2009 LEXUS IS
2 recalls, 55 complaints - 20 TSBs
11V029000 Jan 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COUL... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND IF A FUEL LEAK IS NOT CONFIRMED, DEALERS WILL FURTHER TIGHTEN THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH THE PROPER TORQUE. IF A FUEL LEAK IS CONFIRMED, THE GASKET BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE FUEL DELIVER PIPE WILL BE... Read more
09V388000 Oct 5, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED A... Read more
Complaint Statistics
55 total complaints
6 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the instrument cluster needed to ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 17, 2025
I received notification stating I have a recall on my car. I never got a letter. A SRV4WD error code came up on my dash recently. I took it to my mechanic who said he can't do it, he said it's a recall. So I called the Jeep Dealership and they said it's not. So I took it to another mechanic who said... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 11, 2025
Incident date: Jun 27, 2025
I was driving 10-15km/h over speed bump suddenly my car going backwards I took a glimpse on my display panel and it showed that the car was in D mode. This is seriously can cause accident!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
Got my 2013 Chrysler 200 limited in March 2022 , car would stall and lose power about a couple times a week , took to garage they said it was the psm either had to be replaced or reset , but soon after that my heat stopped working on passanger side blew cold and driver side blew earm , now back on... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 15, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
Seat belt is torn
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 5, 2022
Incident date: Feb 15, 2020
Dashboard and door panel are melting. The melting on the dashboard cause a shinny reflection that prevent visibility.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 19, 2021
Incident date: Sep 18, 2021
I have a Lexus IS250, the dashboard is sticky and shiny. When I am driving the car in the sunny days, because of the shiny dashboard , if reflects the sunshine to my windshield, which makes me very hard to see the road because of this. As the result, if the sunshine is too strong some times, I have ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 30, 2021
Incident date: Jan 3, 2021
AT APPROXIMATELY 85K TOTAL MILES, IS250 AUTOMATIC BEGAN DROPPING FROM 5-6K RPM TO 2-3K RPM WHENEVER CHANGING ROAD GRADE TO AN INCLINE OR DECLINE, USUALLY ABOVE 50 MPH, DROPPING TO 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. TO MAINTAIN PROPER SPEED, I WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT FROM D TO S AND FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR. TRACTI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 30, 2021
Incident date: Jan 3, 2021
AT APPROXIMATELY 85K TOTAL MILES, IS250 AUTOMATIC BEGAN DROPPING FROM 5-6K RPM TO 2-3K RPM WHENEVER CHANGING ROAD GRADE TO AN INCLINE OR DECLINE, USUALLY ABOVE 50 MPH, DROPPING TO 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. TO MAINTAIN PROPER SPEED, I WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT FROM D TO S AND FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR. TRACTI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2021
Incident date: Jan 3, 2021
AT APPROXIMATELY 85K TOTAL MILES, IS250 AUTOMATIC BEGAN DROPPING FROM 5-6K RPM TO 2-3K RPM WHENEVER CHANGING ROAD GRADE TO AN INCLINE OR DECLINE, USUALLY ABOVE 50 MPH, DROPPING TO 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. TO MAINTAIN PROPER SPEED, I WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT FROM D TO S AND FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR. TRACTI... Read more
SEATS
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Dec 4, 2020
DEFECTIVE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR: MY SRS / AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF, INDICATING THAT THE SRS SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED. I HAD MY CAR DIAGNOSED BY A LEXUS DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 12/4/2020. JOHNSON LEXUS ADVISED ME THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT PRESSURE S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Dec 4, 2020
DEFECTIVE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR: MY SRS / AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF, INDICATING THAT THE SRS SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED. I HAD MY CAR DIAGNOSED BY A LEXUS DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 12/4/2020. JOHNSON LEXUS ADVISED ME THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT PRESSURE S... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 13, 2021
Incident date: Nov 27, 2020
I DON'T HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE TO SWITCH GEAR LIKE TO PUT IT FROM PARKED TO DRIVE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
VEHICLE DOOR PANELS AND DASHBOARD ARE MELTING AND CHUNKS COME OF WHEN YOU GRAZE THE PANELS ON A HOT DAY EVEN WHEN PUTTING WINDSHIELD HEAT PROTECTORS MATERIAL COMES OFF
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Jun 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 3, 2020
THE INFOTAINMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND THE SCREEN IS COMPLETELY BLACK AND UNRESPONSIVE. THIS SYSTEM CONTROLS NOT JUST THE MAPS AND RADIO WHICH ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT CRITICAL, BUT THE AIR CONDITIONER, THE HEAT AND THE DEFROSTER. SUBSEQUENTLY, DURING A RECENT RAIN STORM, I WAS UNABLE TO GET ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 3, 2020
THE INFOTAINMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND THE SCREEN IS COMPLETELY BLACK AND UNRESPONSIVE. THIS SYSTEM CONTROLS NOT JUST THE MAPS AND RADIO WHICH ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT CRITICAL, BUT THE AIR CONDITIONER, THE HEAT AND THE DEFROSTER. SUBSEQUENTLY, DURING A RECENT RAIN STORM, I WAS UNABLE TO GET ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2020
Incident date: Apr 23, 2020
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND CAUSING A STICKY, VISCOUS FILM THAT NOT ONLY SMELLS BAD BUT IS CAUSING A SEVERE BLINDING GLARE WHILE I AM DRIVING . IT CANNOT BE REMOVED OR REMEDIED AND IT GETTING WORSE CAUSING MORE OF A SAFETY ISSUE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
MELTING DASHBOARD.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 25, 2019
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM EMPIRE AUTO SALES NOW KNOWN AS CAR QUEENS. I APPLIED FOR TAGS FOR THIS CAR OVER A YEAR AGO. NOW MY REGISTRATION IS EXPIRED AND I'M NOW FINDING OUT THAT I BOUT A SALVAGE CAR THAT HAS BEEN TOTALED OUT THROUGH A INSURANCE COMPANY. WHICH IS FINE BUT THE DEALER FAILED TO HAVE T... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 25, 2019
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM EMPIRE AUTO SALES NOW KNOWN AS CAR QUEENS. I APPLIED FOR TAGS FOR THIS CAR OVER A YEAR AGO. NOW MY REGISTRATION IS EXPIRED AND I'M NOW FINDING OUT THAT I BOUT A SALVAGE CAR THAT HAS BEEN TOTALED OUT THROUGH A INSURANCE COMPANY. WHICH IS FINE BUT THE DEALER FAILED TO HAVE T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 25, 2019
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM EMPIRE AUTO SALES NOW KNOWN AS CAR QUEENS. I APPLIED FOR TAGS FOR THIS CAR OVER A YEAR AGO. NOW MY REGISTRATION IS EXPIRED AND I'M NOW FINDING OUT THAT I BOUT A SALVAGE CAR THAT HAS BEEN TOTALED OUT THROUGH A INSURANCE COMPANY. WHICH IS FINE BUT THE DEALER FAILED TO HAVE T... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 27, 2020
Incident date: Jan 26, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS LUNGED FORWARD WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, AND THE BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE EFFECTIVELY. THE BRAKE IS ALWAYS PRESSED DOWN AS FAR AS IT GOES WITHOUT AVAIL. THERE IS NO PRECURSOR AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IN TOTAL, THE ENGINE LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 6 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 27, 2020
Incident date: Jan 26, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS LUNGED FORWARD WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, AND THE BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE EFFECTIVELY. THE BRAKE IS ALWAYS PRESSED DOWN AS FAR AS IT GOES WITHOUT AVAIL. THERE IS NO PRECURSOR AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IN TOTAL, THE ENGINE LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 6 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 27, 2020
Incident date: Jan 26, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS LUNGED FORWARD WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, AND THE BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE EFFECTIVELY. THE BRAKE IS ALWAYS PRESSED DOWN AS FAR AS IT GOES WITHOUT AVAIL. THERE IS NO PRECURSOR AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IN TOTAL, THE ENGINE LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 6 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Oct 28, 2019
IT HAS A FEW PROBLEMS IT ACCELERATES AT TIMES IT HAS AIRBAG RECALL AND UNSTABLE TO DRIVE AT TIMES BRAKES LOCK UP OR TOUCHY WHEN PUSHED. JUST PURCHASED RECENTLY FROM DEALER ALSO WAS STOLEN TWICE BEFORE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Oct 28, 2019
IT HAS A FEW PROBLEMS IT ACCELERATES AT TIMES IT HAS AIRBAG RECALL AND UNSTABLE TO DRIVE AT TIMES BRAKES LOCK UP OR TOUCHY WHEN PUSHED. JUST PURCHASED RECENTLY FROM DEALER ALSO WAS STOLEN TWICE BEFORE
AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Oct 28, 2019
IT HAS A FEW PROBLEMS IT ACCELERATES AT TIMES IT HAS AIRBAG RECALL AND UNSTABLE TO DRIVE AT TIMES BRAKES LOCK UP OR TOUCHY WHEN PUSHED. JUST PURCHASED RECENTLY FROM DEALER ALSO WAS STOLEN TWICE BEFORE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
MY DASHBOARD HAS THAT TACKY GLOSSY SUBSTANCE ON IT AND CAUSES ISSUES WITH MY VISIBILITY. I HAVE TRIED TO REMOVE IT AND DULL IT SO THAT IT WOULD BE BETTER TO SEE, BUT I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SUCCESS.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Dec 27, 2016
Incident date: Dec 23, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY ON 12/23/2016, I HEARD A HUGE EXPLOSION AND SAW THAT MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. I IMMEDIATELY CLOSED THE HATCH TO PREVENT GLASS FROM COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO LOOK AT THE DAMAGE, I NOTICED THAT THE GLASS WAS PUSHED UP - IN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2016
LEXUS (TOYOTA) IS NOT DO ANYTHING TO ENSURE RIDER SAFETY OF A CAR THEY SOLD. THEY ARE ASSUMING THE AIRBAG, WHEN DEPLOYED, ONLY HURST THE FRONT PASSENGER. SINCE I CARPOOL AND USE MY CAR AT WORK, I MIGHT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO RENT A CAR UNTIL THIS IS FIXED. I AM STUCK SINCE THE VALUE OF THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 8, 2016
Incident date: Mar 7, 2016
2009 LEXUS IS 250 AT ONLY 63000 MILES. ENGINE RANDOM MISFIRES ON COLD START. CAR SHAKES BADLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. ENGINE ERROR CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. WHEN ENGINE RPM DROPS FROM HIGH TO LOW, -4000RPM TO -500, IT SOME TIMES STALLS.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 5, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLS, LOSES POWER, AND STOPS RUNNING!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 8, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
MY DASH BOARD IS MELTING. IT IS REALLY STICKY AND PRODUCE A GLARE ON WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING IN THE DIRECTION OF SUN. IT IS BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER YEARS AND MODELS. RECALL SHOULD BE REEVALUATED TO INCLUDE ALL CARS EFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 8, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
MY DASH BOARD IS MELTING. IT IS REALLY STICKY AND PRODUCE A GLARE ON WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING IN THE DIRECTION OF SUN. IT IS BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER YEARS AND MODELS. RECALL SHOULD BE REEVALUATED TO INCLUDE ALL CARS EFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 26, 2014
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
CONDENSATION HAS FORMED ON THE INNER SURFACES OF BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE CONDENSATION REDUCES THE LIGHT INTENSITY AND DISTORTS THE FOCUS OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS. THIS IN TURN CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD BY IMPAIRING THE NIGHT-TIME VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER AND POSSIBLY BLINDING ONCOMING DRIVERS. *TR
STRUCTURE
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2014
THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THE "MELTING DASHBOARD," IT SEEMS TO BE COMMON WITH VEHICLES LIKE MINE. THE STICK-GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE IS NOT ONLY A NUISANCE BUT ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD. IT CREATES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOK STRAIGHT FORWARD, ESPECIALLY DURIN... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2014
THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THE "MELTING DASHBOARD," IT SEEMS TO BE COMMON WITH VEHICLES LIKE MINE. THE STICK-GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE IS NOT ONLY A NUISANCE BUT ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD. IT CREATES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOK STRAIGHT FORWARD, ESPECIALLY DURIN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2012
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING, IT GETS STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN THERE'S A NOTICEABLE GLARE THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE. AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR
AIR BAGS
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2012
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING, IT GETS STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN THERE'S A NOTICEABLE GLARE THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE. AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2012
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING, IT GETS STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN THERE'S A NOTICEABLE GLARE THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE. AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 2014
Incident date: Apr 17, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 32 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND GLASS SHATTERING. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE. I NOTED NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. I GOT BACK IN MY VEHICLE TO INSPECT THE WINDOWS. I PULLED BACK THE VISOR TO MY SUNROOF AND THERE WAS GLASS EVERYWHERE WITH A BIG H... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 4, 2012
Incident date: Sep 26, 2012
I HAD 2 TIMES WERE THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED AT DIFFERENT RED LIGHTS WITHIN A TIME FRAME OF 2 DAYS. SHORTLY AFTER THIS I STARTED NOTICING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING LIKE A 4 CYLINDER INSTEAD OF A 6. I TOOK IT IN TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND FOUND 4 CODES IN THE CARS HI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 10, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
MAR. 3/4/10 - AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, MY 2009 IS250 ACCELERATED AND LUNGED WITH A HIGH PITCHED SCREAMING NOISE. I STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKES BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP IT. A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK WAS PARKED WITH HIS REAR BUMPER IN FRONT OF ME AND IT STOPPED THE CAR. SHAKEN UP, I DROVE HOME S... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Mar 8, 2010
3/8/2010 INVOLVING 2009 LEXUS IS 250: AS THE DRIVER OF THE LEXUS IS 250 WAS ENTERING THE GARAGE, SHE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE WHILE THE GARAGE DOOR WAS OPENING. AS THE DRIVER RELEASED THE BRAKE TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE GARAGE, THE LEXUS IS 250 UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE SP... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND ALSO FOR UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A FAULTY LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSES E... Read more
STEERING
Feb 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 22, 2010
VERY POOR HANDLING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR ON TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN GRADE ALONG THE TURN OR CURVE. DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL OF CAR WHEN PAVEMENT IS UNEVEN ON CURVES AS IN CONSTRUCTION AREAS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 19, 2010
Incident date: Feb 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS IS 250 . HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH UP A HILL WHEN TURNING AND SLOWING DOWN BY PUTTING HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED OVER A MOUNTAIN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, BROKE HIS RIGHT ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
PARKING BRAKE
Feb 9, 2010
Incident date: Mar 12, 2009
I PURCHASED A HIGH END LEXUS ISF IN WHICH THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. I RAISED MY CONCERNS WITH CROWN LEXUS IN SO CA WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE 5,000 MILE CHECK. THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE ON ANY TYPE OF INCLINE NOR WOULD IT STOP THE VEHI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2010
Incident date: May 21, 2009
MAY OF 2009 - LEASED 09 LEXUS IS250; HAVING ONLY DRIVEN IT FOR ABOUT 1 WEEK WHEN ENTERING THE ONRAMP OF I-35 IN TEXAS, SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT CAR WAS ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED IN BY ITSELF. RPM WAS OFF THE CHARTS. I COULD NOT EXIT AT "MY" EXIT AND CONTINUED SOUTH ON I-... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2010
Incident date: Dec 10, 2009
RAPID ACCELERATION, 2009, IS 250, LEXUS. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. CAR ACCELERATED, JUMPED A CURB, OVER A 6 FOOT WIDE GRASS SEPARATION AND TOTALED A PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. CAR WAS SERVICED THAT VERY DAY FOR IT'S 5,000 MILE CHECK. FIRST TIME WE DROV... Read more
Crash
2 injured
Showing 50 of 55 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 LEXUS IS
20 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
22LE02 - Takata
Jul 28, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 m
Takata CSP Cover
Jul 28, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
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
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 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
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 Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0014-08_Rev
Mar 22, 2017
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some
L-SB-0060-13 Rev
Nov 10, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin
L-SB-0021-14 Rev
Sep 19, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
TMS-007-13
Jan 30, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TMS-007-13
Jan 30, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LSB-0059-12
Jul 10, 2012
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LEXUS: PRECAUTION INFORMATION ON REMOVAL, INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION. MODELS 2001-13 CT200H, ES300, 300H, 330, 350, GS300, 350, 450, 450H, 460, GX460, 470, HS250H, IS F, IS
LSB-0030-11
May 31, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TOYOTA: TRANSMISSION OR PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *RM
LSB-0030-11
May 31, 2011
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TOYOTA: TRANSMISSION OR PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *RM
SB-0001-11 REV1
Jan 6, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LEXUS: INFORMATION ON AN IMPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *RM
LSB-0156-08
Oct 30, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS: INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE UPON A COLD SOAK START UP FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME. *PE
LEXUS IS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS across all model years (1998, 2022).
25
Total Recalls
800
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
58
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS IS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 51 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 2 | 55 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 143 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 171 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 185 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |