1990 LEXUS ES250
1 recalls, 12 complaints - 28 TSBs
10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE ... Read more
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL THE PHONE NUMBER GIVEN IS A BUSY SIGNAL AND THE CAR CANT DRIVE CAUSE THE STRUTS ARE REALLY BAD. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 3, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
WHILE PULLING INSIDE A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK *SC *JB
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 3, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
WHILE PULLING INSIDE A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK *SC *JB
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 5, 1998
WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY ABOUT 60 MPH, HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A REASON. SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE HAD HIT ANY THING, BUT DID NOT FIND ANY POTHOLES, NOR ANY OBSTACLES AND NO DAMAGES ON HER VEHICLE. *AK
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: Dec 26, 1991
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION CAUSED CERVICAL SPINE DAMAGE. DUP OF 812606, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: Dec 26, 1991
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT SHOULDER STRAP FAILED IN ACCIDENT BECAUSE STRAP WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 30, 1997
Incident date: Dec 26, 1991
WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH THERE WAS A SMALL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SEVERE DAMAGE TO HER UPPER BODY. DRIVER IS NOW DISABLED FOR LIFE BECAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING. SHE HAS HAD SEVERAL OPERATIONS ON HER NECK. DEALER WAS A WARE OF THE AIR BAG PROBLEM, AND DID NO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Jan 31, 1997
OWNER WAS DRIVING CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 21, 1997
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING 15-20MPH, DRIVER CRASHED INTO A PARKED CAR .THE MASTER CYLNDER IS LEAKING AIR INTO BRAKE LINE AND CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Feb 21, 1997
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING 15-20MPH, DRIVER CRASHED INTO A PARKED CAR .THE MASTER CYLNDER IS LEAKING AIR INTO BRAKE LINE AND CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Mar 8, 1996
AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE FULLY IN FRONT END COLLISION.
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 26, 1995
Incident date: May 25, 1995
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 LEXUS ES250
28 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
BO00501
Mar 23, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS ES250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97008
Opened: Apr 23, 1997 , Closed: Apr 22, 1998
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
PE97003
Opened: Jan 21, 1997 , Closed: Apr 23, 1997
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
LEXUS ES250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES250 across all model years (1990, 1991).
2
Total Recalls
39
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths