U.S. public vehicle records

2007 Lexus IS: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

122 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

82,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 68 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 29 of 122 complaints (23.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	10	8.2%
Braking behavior	6	4.9%
Transmission and shifting	4	3.3%
Electrical and battery issues	4	3.3%
Engine operation	1	0.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Structure

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Visibility/Wiper

Structure:Body

Steering

Electrical System

Engine

Structure: 29; Unknown Or Other: 27; Air Bags: 22; Visibility/Wiper: 20; Structure:Body: 17; Steering: 11; Electrical System: 10; Engine: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 6

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 54 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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2007: 4; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 32; 2015: 5; 2016: 9; 2017: 9; 2018: 1; 2019: 16; 2020: 18; 2021: 7; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 3

Pattern summary

Structure leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10186428 · 2007-03-28 (March 28, 2007)

HAVE A 2007 LEXUS IS250. WAS ON A FREEWAY YESTERDAY AND SUDDENLY HEARD THIS LOUD POP AND THOUGHT SOMETHING EXPLODED OR LANDED ON MY ROOF. I SAW DEBRIS COMING OFF MY ROOF THRU MY REARVIEW MIRROR. I OPENED MY SUNROOF SHADE AND SAW A HUGE HOLE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY SUNROOF!! MY SUNROOF JUST SHATTERED! I THOUGHT SOMETHING HIT ME BUT I LOOKED AROUND THERE WERE NO BRIDGES, OVERPASS, NOR CARS CLOSE TO ME SO THIS CAN'T BE ROCKS OR OTHER OBJECTS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186428 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10190888 · 2007-05-16 (May 16, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS HER SECOND VEHICLE OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. SHE STATED THAT THERE IS A MILDEW ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS, WHICH CAUSES HER TO BECOME VIOLENTLY ILL. THE ODOR IS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3,000-3,500 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE FOUR TIMES. AS A RESULT, SHE WENT INTO ARBITRATION AND THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN HER STATE'S LEMON LAW. THE CONTACT RECEIVED…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190888 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10190891 · 2007-05-16 (May 16, 2007)

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190891 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10191273 · 2007-05-20 (May 20, 2007)

VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. PULLED IN A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD CAR WAS OK TO CONTINUE DRIVING BUT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. LEFT DEALERSHIP, WENT APPROX 0.5 MILES TO GET GAS. WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR THERE WERE LOUD SCRAMBLING NOISES LIKE AN ANIMAL WAS LOOSE IN THE DASH. POPPED THE HOOD, COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING- LOOKED UNDER CAR AND ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP. STILL WAITING FOR VERDICT. CAR IS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD AND THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TIME IN THE SHOP. AT 3 MONTHS HAD …

Owner-reported narrative. 5,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191273 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10226728 · 2008-05-05 (May 5, 2008)

I PURCHASED A 07' IS250 IN MAY OF 07. I PURCHASED IT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES I PURCHASED A 07' IS250 IN MAY OF 07. I PURCHASED IT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES AVAILABLE AND WE HAD TOLD OUR SALES ASSOCIATE THAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR A SAFE 4 DOOR BECAUSE WE WERE THINKING OF HAVING A BABY AND DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THE CAR I PREVIOUSLY OWNED 06' MAZDA 3. NEVER WERE WE TOLD THAT AN INFANT CAR SEAT WOULD NOT COMFORTABLY FIT IN THE BACK (WITHOUT YOU DRIVING WITH YOUR FACE IN THE WINDSHIELD) I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY AND WA…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10226728 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10259070 · 2009-02-17 (February 17, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V020000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000. UPDATED 03/12/09. *LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE NEXT APPOINTMENT WAS WITHIN A MONTH. UPDATED 03/16/09. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10259070 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10449447 · 2012-02-27 (February 27, 2012)

I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL COUNTRY ROAD AT ABOUT 15-20 MPH (HAVING JUST COME OUT OF A SHARP TURN). WHEN I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER THE TURN, IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO "GUN", AT WHICH POINT I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND TO MY HORROR GOT NO RESPONSE. I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO REV OR GUN HORRIFYINGLY AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO SPEED UP. AT ANOTHER SHARP TURN I WENT OFF THE ROAD AND SIDESWIPED A TREE, DROVE THROUGH THE BEDROOM OF A HOUSE (IN ONE WALL AND OUT THE OTHER) AND FINALLY STOPPED IN ANOTHER TREE. AFTER A…

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449447 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10460081 · 2012-05-30 (May 30, 2012)

THE DASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250 HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT APPEARS TO MELTING AND IS VERY SHINY CAUSING EXTREME GLARE TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE CAN BE SO SEVERE AT TIMES THAT IT IMPEDES VISIBILITY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AT THEIR REQUEST AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET A DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE INITIATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS IN AGREEMENT THAT THIS A "SEVERE" CASE OF DASH MATERIAL BREAKDOWN I HAVE RESEARCHED …

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10460081 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

09V020000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Reported: 2009-01-16 (January 16, 2009)

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

09V388000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Reported: 2009-10-05 (October 5, 2009)

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 ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V029000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Reported: 2011-01-26 (January 26, 2011)

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 COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.

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 REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, AND THE SENSOR WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE PROPER TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

122 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

55.7%Usable mileage68 / 122 records

100.0%Valid incident date122 / 122 records

100.0%Valid filing date122 / 122 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates122 / 122 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Unknown Or Other	316.7% ODI 11290735 MY 2012 LEXUS IS250 HAS STICKY DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS. THE DASH IS WET WITH A STICKY LIKE SUBSTANCE WHICH ALSO CAUSES A GLARE AND STAINS ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE SURFACE. THE DOOR PANELS ARE PEELING HORRIBLY AND EXTREMELY SOFT TO TOUCH. BUMPING YOUR FINGER ON THE DOOR PANEL LEAVES FRAGMENTS OF THE DOOR PANEL UNDER YOUR NAILS. ALSO ANY PART OF THE DASH AS WELL. THIS DRAMATICALLY DROPS THE APPEARANCE OF THE INTERIOR AND IS A MUST FIX. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ONLY DID THE RECALL ON 06-08. IT WAS LIKE SUCH WHEN I BOUGHT THE CARE IN 2018 WIT… Look up ODI 11290735 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11541681 I am writing to bring to your attention the grave matter of odometer rollback fraud, consumer law violations, and a series of fraudulent activities that have occurred in connection with my recent vehicle purchase. I am seeking a settlement of $60,000 to rectify the significant damages and hardships I have endured as a result of these unethical practices. The issues at hand stem from the fraudulent rollback of the odometer by 100,000 miles on the vehicle I purchased from a moving rides dealership. This deception has not only violated various con… Look up ODI 11541681 at NHTSA ↗	325.0% ODI 11594903 AC BLEND DOORS are non functional and a known issue but only did it on a select few cars and only for a year past warranty. Look up ODI 11594903 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11545314 When driving at high speeds on the highway (75-85mph) after about 20 mins or so, the steering wheel feels like it locks up or gets stuck. The only way to get it back to normal is to jerk the wheel a bit resulting in swerving. This happens almost everytime I travel across the state. The car has passed all inspections at the Lexus Dealer. This past visit to the dealership, the tie rod was found to be corroded, however the technician does not believe that is the issue. We believe it is the steering rack. This car has not been in any major accident… Look up ODI 11545314 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 11582634 Odometer rolled back by Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL. All parties involved have provided title paperwork, except Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL. Look up ODI 11582634 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11565584 Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on highway, no debris or accident happened. Spontaneous sunroof glass shatter Look up ODI 11565584 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11658790 The dashboard appears to be decomposing, creating a sticky top layer which in addition to being extremely uncomfortable is reflective in direct sunlight obscuring general visibility and oncoming traffic. There was a similar occurrence with previous Toyota and Lexus models: The Problem - The dashboards in certain Toyota and Lexus models, particularly those from 2003-2011, were made with a material that was prone to melting and becoming sticky under prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight. This could lead to the dashboard cracking, becoming gl… Look up ODI 11658790 at NHTSA ↗	233.3% ODI 11763596 Sunroof exploded outwards while driving on the freeway. Temperature about 56degrees F, humidity 92% pressure 29.94. Unsafe, glass exploding, sharp glass Look up ODI 11763596 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 11558453 The sunroof exploded while driving on a freeway. No rocks were involved, very loud explosion. Sun shade was closed, which prevented glass from getting inside car. Look up ODI 11558453 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	844.4% ODI 10734027 · 23,000 mi MY LEXUS 2012 IS 250 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AFTER DEPRESSING THEM X2, AND THEN I CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. REPORTED TO LEXUS WHO ASSUMED NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENT. THIRD PARTY INSPECTED CAR AND DOWNLOADED BLACK BOX. REPORT FROM LEXUS STATED THAT CAR WAS DRIVE ABLE AND NO ISSUES WERE FOUND. CAR INCURRED $18,000 IN DAMAGES AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WITNESSES AT COLLISION SHOP WILL VALIDATE SUCH. WHEN SPEAKING TO REPRESENTATIVES AT LEXUS TO REPORT INCIDENT I WAS TOLD BY 2 RE… Look up ODI 10734027 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 10545321 · 8,000 mi WHILE PARK AT A STOP LIGHT, THE AUTO, THIRD IN LINE WAS IMPACTED BY A TRUCK TRAVELING 40-50 MPH, NO BRAKING, AND HIT AND RUN. MY WIFE WAS ALONE IN THE CAR, WHICH WAS DRIVEN INTO A PICKUP AND SUBSEQUENTLY INTO A BUICK. OF THE 12 AIRBAGS AVAILABLE, NOT ONE ACTUATED, CAUSING SERIOUS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BRUISING WITH THE SEAT BELT AND STEERING WHEEL IMPACT. THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING, DAMAGE MORE THAN $50,000. IN ADDITION, A BROKEN WRIST RESULTED. COMPLAINTS TO THE LOCAL DEALER CONCERNING LACK OF SAFETY FROM AIR BAGS… Look up ODI 10545321 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11755966 I was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. The airbag did not deploy. Look up ODI 11755966 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11763511 Rear Driver side curtain air bag exploded while my car was parked. Happened around noon. It would have caused serious bodily injury to myself and passengers if we were in the vehicle. Look up ODI 11763511 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11583922 · 96,000 mi The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS 200t. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rain, water leaked into the dashboard causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was determined to be a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Look up ODI 11583922 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11687952 · 15 mi The contact owns a 2025 Lexus IS-350. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new. The contact stated that within four days of driving the vehicle, the contact started to experience health and safety issues that persisted throughout the time the vehicle was driven, and the contact noticed an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The contact experienced extremely swollen abdomen causing severe digestive distress, constipation, diarrhea and loss of appetite. The contact experienced swollen lymph nodes on the left side of the groi… Look up ODI 11687952 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility/Wiper	422.2% ODI 11363776 LEXUS IS250 HAS A MELTING DASHBOARD AND IT'S REALLY HARD TO DRIVE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT ... IT GLARES OUT YOUR VISION WHEN DRIVING ...I WAS RESEARCHING AND SAW SOME PEOPLE GOT A RECALL FOR THE MELTING DASHBOARD SINCE IT'S REALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IT WITH THE DASHBOARD STARTING TO MELT .. IN THE PICTURE I ADDED YOU CAN SEE HOW MY DASHBOARD IS SHINY BECAUSE ITS MELTING AND STICKY TOO Look up ODI 11363776 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11320477 · 64,189 mi EXHAUST HEADER LEAK, AUDIBLE TICKING SOUND ONCE WARMED UP IN DRIVE Look up ODI 11320477 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11700408 I've owned my 2014 Lexus IS 250 for over 10 years. I've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and I've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. Just last month (October 2025), my dashboard started melting and getting extremely shiny and sticky during the day - so much so that I can't see out my front windshield because of the glare from the shiny dashboard, making it very dangerous to drive. After my car is out of the sun for a while (like my garage), the dashboard eventually cools down and is no longer shi… Look up ODI 11700408 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11658790 The dashboard appears to be decomposing, creating a sticky top layer which in addition to being extremely uncomfortable is reflective in direct sunlight obscuring general visibility and oncoming traffic. There was a similar occurrence with previous Toyota and Lexus models: The Problem - The dashboards in certain Toyota and Lexus models, particularly those from 2003-2011, were made with a material that was prone to melting and becoming sticky under prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight. This could lead to the dashboard cracking, becoming gl… Look up ODI 11658790 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	15.6% ODI 11446748 While stopped at a stop light vehicle RPM went very high. It reached the red zone. Vehicle started moving forward (while still on Drive and the brake pedal fully pressed). I immediately put the vehicle in Park. RPM continued to remain high. I removed my foot off the brake when the vehicle was in park. I turned the engine off, waited couple of seconds and turned it back on. At that point everything worked normally. Outside temperature was about 38 deg F. Car was not fully warmed up at the time. Floor mat had nothing to do with this incident. … Look up ODI 11446748 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11320477 · 64,189 mi EXHAUST HEADER LEAK, AUDIBLE TICKING SOUND ONCE WARMED UP IN DRIVE Look up ODI 11320477 at NHTSA ↗	325.0% ODI 11600645 Took vehicle for an oil change and toyota dealership sees an oil leak at the timing chain cover which can cause an engine fire. A common problem as Toyota tech stated on all Toyota/Lexus 3.5 liter V6 24-valve, dual overhead cam (DOHC), Direct & port injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i), 306 hp. Look up ODI 11600645 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11548073 On Friday, September 15, 2023 3:00PM, I had a “horrible” experience with my Lexus this weekend and sudden unintended acceleration. I was sitting at a red light, with my foot on the brake. Without warning the engine began to rev, the tires squealed and the car lurched forward. I through the car into park & turned of the car as quickly as I could react and “thank god” no one was injured and there was no accident. I was in the car with my wife and she reminded me she had a similar experience a month ago. I didn’t know what to think when she tol… Look up ODI 11548073 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 11704536 I own a 2017 Lexus IS 200t that is experiencing fuel pump failure. Although I checked my VIN and confirmed there are no open recalls listed, the symptoms match the known fuel pump issues affecting other Lexus vehicles from similar model years. The only reason my vehicle is not included is because my VIN falls outside of the specific batch covered by the recall, even though 2016 and 2017 models share the same problem. Because I am experiencing the identical safety concerns reported in the recall, such as potential engine stalling and loss of pow… Look up ODI 11704536 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11627635 New engine Look up ODI 11627635 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	233.3% ODI 11713779 This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing MILs, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical assistance, the defect continues. The defect has repeatedly caused the vehicle to stall and lose propulsion while driving, creating a serious hazard. Documented events include: •FIRST INCIDENT: The MIL flashed and engine power was reduced while driving. The… Look up ODI 11713779 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11575122 Sudden engine stalling in the middle of a highway with extremely heavy traffic and stopped in the center lane. Needs to wait inside the car with a passenger in a very scary, tense situation and exposed to serious accident, until a towing arrive for about 1.5 hrs later. The car was towed to the dealer. Since I was in the middle of a highway, I wasn’t able to exit the car to verify the car. But, the engine stalling was compatible with fuel delivery starvation. The fuel tank was full. The starter spin and electric system was functional, so electr… Look up ODI 11575122 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11753916 I am reporting a severe, unresolved safety hazard involving my 2023 Lexus IS350]. The vehicle is continuously flashing 'Braking System Malfunction,' 'Crash Light,' and 'Engine Light' alerts on the dashboard. This is the second major acceleration and braking system failure since purchasing the vehicle brand new.The authorized dealership, Meade Lexus, has repeatedly failed to properly diagnose or repair this critical braking issue over a 7-month period. On multiple service visits, the dealership documented that they simply 'lubed' the rubber arou… Look up ODI 11753916 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	422.2% ODI 11290735 MY 2012 LEXUS IS250 HAS STICKY DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS. THE DASH IS WET WITH A STICKY LIKE SUBSTANCE WHICH ALSO CAUSES A GLARE AND STAINS ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE SURFACE. THE DOOR PANELS ARE PEELING HORRIBLY AND EXTREMELY SOFT TO TOUCH. BUMPING YOUR FINGER ON THE DOOR PANEL LEAVES FRAGMENTS OF THE DOOR PANEL UNDER YOUR NAILS. ALSO ANY PART OF THE DASH AS WELL. THIS DRAMATICALLY DROPS THE APPEARANCE OF THE INTERIOR AND IS A MUST FIX. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ONLY DID THE RECALL ON 06-08. IT WAS LIKE SUCH WHEN I BOUGHT THE CARE IN 2018 WIT… Look up ODI 11290735 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 10545321 · 8,000 mi WHILE PARK AT A STOP LIGHT, THE AUTO, THIRD IN LINE WAS IMPACTED BY A TRUCK TRAVELING 40-50 MPH, NO BRAKING, AND HIT AND RUN. MY WIFE WAS ALONE IN THE CAR, WHICH WAS DRIVEN INTO A PICKUP AND SUBSEQUENTLY INTO A BUICK. OF THE 12 AIRBAGS AVAILABLE, NOT ONE ACTUATED, CAUSING SERIOUS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BRUISING WITH THE SEAT BELT AND STEERING WHEEL IMPACT. THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING, DAMAGE MORE THAN $50,000. IN ADDITION, A BROKEN WRIST RESULTED. COMPLAINTS TO THE LOCAL DEALER CONCERNING LACK OF SAFETY FROM AIR BAGS… Look up ODI 10545321 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11700408 I've owned my 2014 Lexus IS 250 for over 10 years. I've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and I've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. Just last month (October 2025), my dashboard started melting and getting extremely shiny and sticky during the day - so much so that I can't see out my front windshield because of the glare from the shiny dashboard, making it very dangerous to drive. After my car is out of the sun for a while (like my garage), the dashboard eventually cools down and is no longer shi… Look up ODI 11700408 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11542680 The paint is cracking and peeling off. Car is in great shape otherwise and has been kept clean and well maintained. Unsure why the paint is coming off. Look up ODI 11542680 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11541658 There has been a reported issue on the driver side with the bumper separating issue and ive had it replaced same issue and so has my buddy and im hearing that a recall should be coming in regards to fixing this issue. If you guys can figure out this problem im sure all of IS500 car owners would really appreciate it. The car cost too much to have this bumper separation issue. Thank you. Look up ODI 11541658 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11717863 I am reporting a recurring front bumper cracking and separation issue on my Lexus IS 500. A crack developed at the front bumper seam directly adjacent to the passenger-side headlight assembly. The crack originates at the bumper mounting/retention area near the headlamp and appears to be stress-related rather than impact-related. There is a known Lexus Technical Service Bulletin addressing front bumper sag and improper retention on this model. Multiple other Lexus IS 500 owners have reported similar cracking and separation in the exact same lo… Look up ODI 11717863 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	15.6% ODI 11298620 THE TOP CONVERTIBLE MOTOR GOT BROKEN ABOUT TWO YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT SO I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LUCKILY IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO THEY REPLACE IT BUT NOW THE ONE THEY PUT ON THAT TIME NOW IT'S BROKEN AGAIN AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO GET FIXED. Look up ODI 11298620 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	325.0% ODI 11624543 2014 Lexus IS 250, 102,301 MILES THE AUDIO AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IN THE DASH BOARD. ALL RADIO SPECKERS AND SOUND EFFECTS FEED BACK TONES. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE "STATIONARY, IN MOTION, CITY STREET, AND HIGHWAY. THE AUDIO RADIO, SAT, CD OR BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION ON-SCREEN FEEDBACK TONES DISAPPEAR. OPTIONS TO ADJUST BASS, TREBLE OR ECT IS GREYED OUT AND LOST. THE POINT PAD ALSO LOOSES SOUND FEEBACK.. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND THEY ARE GOOD. Look up ODI 11624543 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11532779 · 88,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the radio and infotainment center failed to function properly. Additionally, there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the stereo amplifier located in the trunk was submerged in water. The location of the water intrusion was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Look up ODI 11532779 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11724450 The vehicle is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone HVAC system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the HVAC blend door actuator (servo motor), which is a known issue for this model year. This failure poses a safety risk as it can prevent proper defrosting and defogging of the windshield during inclement weather, obstructing driver visibility. Also should note While driving, the vehicle becomes excessively loud and behaves as if it is stuck in the wrong gear,… Look up ODI 11724450 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11753916 I am reporting a severe, unresolved safety hazard involving my 2023 Lexus IS350]. The vehicle is continuously flashing 'Braking System Malfunction,' 'Crash Light,' and 'Engine Light' alerts on the dashboard. This is the second major acceleration and braking system failure since purchasing the vehicle brand new.The authorized dealership, Meade Lexus, has repeatedly failed to properly diagnose or repair this critical braking issue over a 7-month period. On multiple service visits, the dealership documented that they simply 'lubed' the rubber arou… Look up ODI 11753916 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	211.1% ODI 11316301 · 140,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS IS250. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE HIGHWAY PATROL PROVIDED FUEL AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A TUNE UP NEEDED TO BE … Look up ODI 11316301 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11318502 · 55,000 mi THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STALL AND DIE. WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE MOTOR AND WAS TOWED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO A DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. Look up ODI 11318502 at NHTSA ↗	216.7% ODI 11677897 Several time since owning my 2014 LexusIS350 with 141,000 miles on it, it have given inaccurate fuel reading. By almost 100 miles short. Had to disconnect the battery for the ECU to clear so a more accurate reading on fuel can be displayed. Look up ODI 11677897 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11676808 My car has had issues where the car will either not start, or the car will stall and turn off while I am driving on the road, causing my car to become a hazard for myself in the car, and other cars who have to avoid it being in the middle of the road. This first happened to me 2 years ago and I took it to a mechanic who could not identify the issue because they could not replicate it while it was in the shop. I then took it to the nearest Lexus dealership and after a few days they identified the problem as a malfunctioning High Pressure Fuel Se… Look up ODI 11676808 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 11606375 Car keeps randomly dying out while driving sometimes it comes back on sometimes It has to pull over and start the car again has a lean code pretty sure its the fuel pump noticed they have a recall on other is200t for fuel pump issues believe mine should Definitely been part of the recall it's very dangerous when it dies on the highway Look up ODI 11606375 at NHTSA ↗	660.0% ODI 11592313 It was regular morning on memorial day and I had not used the car all weekend since I really dont drive unless it to and back from work. I started the engine like would any other day and the car began to shake out of nowhere. The check engine went off, the yield sign went off and the traction control went off. I thought maybe it was time to change my brakes because the dealership had recommended it. I changed my brakes and got new tires but the car still shook. I continued to drive like that to work because I had no choice it shaked mostly on … Look up ODI 11592313 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	233.3% ODI 11713779 This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing MILs, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical assistance, the defect continues. The defect has repeatedly caused the vehicle to stall and lose propulsion while driving, creating a serious hazard. Documented events include: •FIRST INCIDENT: The MIL flashed and engine power was reduced while driving. The… Look up ODI 11713779 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 11561214 The vehicle stalled while driving. I pulled over because as I press on the gas the car wouldn’t accelerate in speed . I turned the vehicle off and tried to start the car but it wouldn’t start . I was stranded on side the road for 4 hours to get a tow truck tow the vehicle to the Lexus dealer. No warning signs or indicators. Believe to the the fuel pump being bad and causing the issue. Look up ODI 11561214 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Structure	62,000–95,000 mi	77,000 mi	18	ODI 10460081 · 55,000 mi THE DASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250 HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT APPEARS TO MELTING AND IS VERY SHINY CAUSING EXTREME GLARE TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE CAN BE SO SEVERE AT TIMES THAT IT IMPEDES VISIBILITY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AT THEIR REQUEST AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET A DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE INITIATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS IN AGREEMENT THAT THIS A "SEVERE" CASE OF DASH MATERIAL BREAKDOWN I HAVE RESEARCHED … Look up ODI 10460081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10577941 · 85,000 mi THE DASH CONSOLE IS SOFT AND STICKY. IT'S LITERALLY MELTING AND MARS VERY EASY. SHINY AND REFLECTIVE DURING THE HOT SUNNY DAYS. WITH A HARD PRESS, IT WILL RETAINS FINGER PRINTS. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART ON THE MANUFACTURE. CONTACTED ARROWHEAD LEXUS IN GLENDALE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY BLAME ON DETAILING MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANERS AND LEATHER PROTECTANT BREAKING DOWN CAUSING THE DASH TO BE STICKY AND MELTING. THIS IS COMPLETE FALSE AND INACCURATE BECAUSE I PERSONALLY WASH AND CLEAN MY CAR AND ONLY USED MICROFIBER AND WARM WATER TO CLEAN THE IN… Look up ODI 10577941 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10585756 · 80,000 mi BLACK DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE IS "MELTING" CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS YOUR VISION OF THE ROAD AND SURROUNDINGS ARE COMPROMISED. *JS THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE ALSO MADE FROM THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE DASHBOARD. FROM A COSMETIC STANDPOINT THE DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS CANNOT BE TOUCHED WITHOUT LEAVING A MARK OR PRINT BEHIND. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE LOCAL TREASURE COAST LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TWICE TO BE TOLD THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE AS THE OWNER… Look up ODI 10585756 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	52,500–103,750 mi	90,000 mi	10	ODI 10190888 · 3,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS HER SECOND VEHICLE OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. SHE STATED THAT THERE IS A MILDEW ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS, WHICH CAUSES HER TO BECOME VIOLENTLY ILL. THE ODOR IS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3,000-3,500 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE FOUR TIMES. AS A RESULT, SHE WENT INTO ARBITRATION AND THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN HER STATE'S LEMON LAW. THE CONTACT RECEIVED… Look up ODI 10190888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10190891 · 3,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS HER SECOND VEHICLE OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. SHE STATED THAT THERE IS A MILDEW ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS, WHICH CAUSES HER TO BECOME VIOLENTLY ILL. THE ODOR IS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3,000-3,500 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE FOUR TIMES. AS A RESULT, SHE WENT INTO ARBITRATION AND THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN HER STATE'S LEMON LAW. THE CONTACT RECEIVED… Look up ODI 10190891 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10622009 · 50,000 mi MELTING DASHBOARD - CAN SIMPLY STICK A FINGERNAIL IN IT AND IT LEAVES AN INDENTATION. I NOTICED THAT OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM ALSO. IT'S ALSO VERY STICKY ANYWHERE ALONG THE LEATHER ON THE DOORS AND DASHBOARD. *TR ALSO, MY CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND A YEAR AGO THE TOUCH SCREEN WENT OUT. I CANNOT USE THE GPS AT ALL. APPARENTLY THE COST IS ABOUT $1,000 TO FIX THIS. SEEMS REDICULOUS THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AFTER ONLY 7 YEARS. THIS SHOULD BE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! Look up ODI 10622009 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	79,650–133,750 mi	100,131 mi	10	ODI 10609085 · 68,000 mi TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO SHINY AND STICKY DASHBOARD. WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER GOOD WILL SINCE WARRANTY HAS PASSED. DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY, WILL THIS CAUSE AIR BAG PROBLEMS DURING AN ACCIDENT? THE SHINY SURFACE ALSO REFLECTS AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT IN SUNLIGHT. JS Look up ODI 10609085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638917 · 105,000 mi THE DASHBOARD PANEL HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOFT, TACKY, AND A SIGNIFICANT GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE DETERIORATION CONTINUES TO WORSEN SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENCLOSED. TR Look up ODI 10638917 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10702451 · 69,000 mi STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING 3/29/15 AND AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. DROVE TO STORE AND CAME BACK LIGHT STILL ON. GOT HOME LIGHT STILL ON. WENT TO AUTO SHOP GAVE ME A CODE OF B1861 SRS DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIR BAG. SOUNDS VERY DANGEROUS AND IM AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG WONT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT......UPDATED 12/03/15 *BF Look up ODI 10702451 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	61,500–104,000 mi	77,190 mi	11	ODI 10460081 · 55,000 mi THE DASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250 HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT APPEARS TO MELTING AND IS VERY SHINY CAUSING EXTREME GLARE TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE CAN BE SO SEVERE AT TIMES THAT IT IMPEDES VISIBILITY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AT THEIR REQUEST AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET A DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE INITIATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS IN AGREEMENT THAT THIS A "SEVERE" CASE OF DASH MATERIAL BREAKDOWN I HAVE RESEARCHED … Look up ODI 10460081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10564649 · 77,190 mi AS I DROVE DOWN I95 MY VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED BY A LARGE GLARE ON MY WINDOW CAUSE BY A REFLECTION OFF OF THE MELTED AND DEFECTED LEXUS IS250'S DASH BOARD. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO LEXUS OF PEMBROKE PINES AND WAS TOLD THE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. TR Look up ODI 10564649 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10604394 · 103,000 mi VERY BIG GLARE IN DASHBOARD THAT BLINDS YOUR VIEW IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. TR Look up ODI 10604394 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	78,750–101,000 mi	94,000 mi	6	ODI 10598377 · 74,000 mi MY DASH BOARD BECAME STICKY AND I WAS UNABLE TO FIAT MY WINDSHIELD PROGRAM. I CONTACTED LEXUS AND THEY SAID THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF A RECALL. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF RECALLS. THEY REPLACED MY DASHBOARD FOR ME BUT CHARGE ME APPROXIMATELY $500 TO DO THAT. THEY SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IT WAS A GOOD-FAITH RESPONSE. I FOUND THE ARTICLE ON ABC NEWS IN TAMPA JUNE 14, 2014 THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THERE'S BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH LEXUS NISSAN CARS THAT HAVE HAD THIS STICKY DASHBOARD. I KNOW LEXUS NEW ABOUT IT BECAUSE… Look up ODI 10598377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617460 · 55,000 mi DASH BOARD MELTING AND DOOR PANELS GETTING SOFT. THE DASH REFLECTS THE SUN FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CAUSES THIS REFLECTION SO IT SOMETIMES BECOMES HARD TO SEE. *JS Look up ODI 10617460 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10671642 · 95,000 mi DASHBOARD HAS MELTED WITH A LIQUID APPEARANCE. WHEN THE SUN IS HIGH IN THE SKY, A REFLECTION CAUSES A SEVERE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. OFTEN IT IS NECESSARY TO MOVE MY HEAD OVER AROUND THE GLARE TO SEE WHATS DIRECTLY IN FRONT. THE DEALER SO FAR HAS JUST STATED WE SHOULD GET THE DASH REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE, BUT THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A LUXURY CAR AFTER ONLY 5 OR 6 YEARS. WE MAY BE FORCED TO DO THIS TO KEEP THE CAR SAFE. WE HAVE HEARD THERE ARE SOME CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS STARTING IN SOME STATES. WE MA… Look up ODI 10671642 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	101,000–175,000 mi	115,000 mi	9	ODI 10502237 · 101,000 mi VEHICLE OWNER OBSERVED NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. AT LOW SPEEDS SUCH AS BACKING UP, WITH LARGE STEERING MOTION, NOISE IS MOST PRONOUNCED. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE TENDS TO "SKIP" AND "JUMP" TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, AS IF STEERING BECOMES LOOSE AND JERKS ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER. NOISE AND MOTION HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SINCE THE INCIDENT DATE. ON OR ABOUT 2/18/13, OWNER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THAT SHOP CONFIRMED THE NOISE, BUT STATED IT … Look up ODI 10502237 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10550938 · 85,000 mi AS I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE. I WAS ABOUT TO PARK IN AN OPEN SPOT, SO THE SPEED OF THE CAR WAS VERY LOW. AS I WAS REVERSING INTO THE SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN. I TRIED SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING MANY TIMES BUT THE WHEEL WAS STUCK, AND REQUIRED ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER TO TURN EVER SO SLIGHTLY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER. THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO TURN, AND UPON THEIR REVIEW, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN TIMING COVER, WHI… Look up ODI 10550938 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10560932 · 62,000 mi PUT CAR INTO DRIVE OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND STEERING WAS LOCKED. SHORTLY AFTER A FEW FEET THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED THEN EXPERIENCED NOTICEABLE GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO COMPLETE LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS ALONG WITH A RUBBING SOUND. NO WARNING OR SERVICE LIGHTS!? SSC-9-LC *TR Look up ODI 10560932 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	50,050–122,500 mi	85,000 mi	7	ODI 10483914 · 96,000 mi THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATING NEEDLE WENT BLACK ALONG WITH THE TACHOMETER NEEDLE NOT ALLOWING ME AT NIGHT TO SEE MY EXISTING SPEED. THERE IS NO CONTRAST WHATSOEVER. LEXUS OF SILVER SPRING TOLD ME THIS WAS A $1400.00 FIX. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE CONCERNS ON THIS SUBJECT FROM MY ON LINE INVESTIGATION OF MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A TRUE SAFETY CONCERN. I AM WILLING TO BRING MY CAR TO YOU AS PROOF OF MY CONCERN. I NEED RESOLUTION AND CONSIDERATION FROM THE DEALER ON T… Look up ODI 10483914 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10550938 · 85,000 mi AS I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE. I WAS ABOUT TO PARK IN AN OPEN SPOT, SO THE SPEED OF THE CAR WAS VERY LOW. AS I WAS REVERSING INTO THE SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN. I TRIED SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING MANY TIMES BUT THE WHEEL WAS STUCK, AND REQUIRED ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER TO TURN EVER SO SLIGHTLY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER. THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO TURN, AND UPON THEIR REVIEW, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN TIMING COVER, WHI… Look up ODI 10550938 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10586390 · 50,100 mi HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. REPLACED BULBS ALREADY AND HAVE NOTICED MANY LEXUS OF THIS YEAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE TO FLICK LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON TO TURN ON AGAIN. *TR Look up ODI 10586390 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	71,110 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10632472 · 51,190 mi I HAD ISSUES WHEN THE CAR STARTS-UP. IT MAKE A LOUD NOISE EVERY MORNING GOING TO WORK AND ALSO THE A/C MAKES NOISES WHEN ITS ON. TOOK IT TO LEXUS AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND ALSO SAY THAT THEY FOUND SOME TYPE OF GARAGE IN THE AIR FILTER. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE, ITS A LOUD THUMP AS IF METAL TO METAL IMPACT. LIKE A STEEL HAMMER HITTING ANOTHER STEEL HAMMER. TR Look up ODI 10632472 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11170814 · 71,110 mi I WORK FOR TOYOTA/LEXUS MANU PLANT IN KY. MY VEHICLE STARTED THROWING A MISFIRE CODE (P0304) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS DEALER AS HAVING CARBON BUILD UP IN ENGINE (TEMPORARY REPAIR WILL COST $600 TO CLEAN ENGINE. PERMANENT REPAIR THAT WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO HAPPEN $15,000). LEXUS DID OFFER A CSP ON THIS ISSUE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS ISSUE BUT YOU COULD NOT GO TO THE DEALER AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. AF… Look up ODI 11170814 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY*) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	1	None	ODI 11693354 Engine is consuming too much oil regularly. I have to fill in a quart every 600 miles or so. Interior panels are melting Look up ODI 11693354 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11727562 The dashboard material has degraded into a sticky, high-gloss liquid state. In direct sunlight, this creates a severe reflective glare on the interior of the windshield, causing temporary blindness and significantly obscuring my view of the road, pedestrians, and traffic signals. This manufacturer defect makes the vehicle unsafe to operate under normal daytime driving conditions. While driving on March 26, 2026, the sun hit the degraded dashboard, creating a mirrored reflection on the windshield that completely obscured my view of the road/ped… Look up ODI 11727562 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	1	None	ODI 11744650 The headlights continusely shot off while driving. The shift solenoid are stuck off causing the check engine light to continuously remain on. This all began 2023. Look up ODI 11744650 at NHTSA ↗
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 4 complaints · 2023: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	2	4
2023	2	3	5

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	4	0	0
2023	5	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Structure	Unknown Or Other	Air Bags	Visibility/Wiper	Structure:Body	Steering	Electrical System	Engine
Structure	—	0	3 ODI 10609085 · 68,000 mi TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO SHINY AND STICKY DASHBOARD. WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER GOOD WILL SINCE WARRANTY HAS PASSED. DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY, WILL THIS CAUSE AIR BAG PROBLEMS DURING AN ACCIDENT? THE SHINY SURFACE ALSO REFLECTS AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT IN SUNLIGHT. JS Look up ODI 10609085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628390 MY 2007 LEXUS IS250 DASHBOARD HAS STICKY/MELTING ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING DURING SUMMER HOT DAY IN TEXAS, THE MELTING DASHBOARD GENERATES LIGHT REFLECTION ON WINDSHIELD MAKES ME DIFFICULT TO SEE THE FRONT OBJECTS. IT ALSO MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE BECAUSE AIRBAGS JUST UNDER IT. NOT SURE AIRBAGS GET DEPLOYED IN THE RIGHT TIME OR NOT IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS. LEXUS SHOULD RECALL DASHBOARDS. TR Look up ODI 10628390 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638917 · 105,000 mi THE DASHBOARD PANEL HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOFT, TACKY, AND A SIGNIFICANT GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE DETERIORATION CONTINUES TO WORSEN SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENCLOSED. *TR Look up ODI 10638917 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 10460081 · 55,000 mi THE DASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250 HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT APPEARS TO MELTING AND IS VERY SHINY CAUSING EXTREME GLARE TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE CAN BE SO SEVERE AT TIMES THAT IT IMPEDES VISIBILITY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AT THEIR REQUEST AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET A DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE INITIATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS IN AGREEMENT THAT THIS A "SEVERE" CASE OF DASH MATERIAL BREAKDOWN I HAVE RESEARCHED … Look up ODI 10460081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10577572 BLACK DASHBOARD AND INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE MELTING ON MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN WILL GLARE OFF OF THE MELTING DASHBOARD COMPROMISING VIABILITY TO THE DRIVER. IF YOU TOUCH THE DASHBOARD, AN IMPRINT IS LEFT. VALET SERVICES ARE UNABLE TO PLACE TICKETS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL FOR THAT MATTER, ON THE DASHBOARD BECAUSE IT WILL STICK TO THE DASHBOARD AND LEAVE RESIDUE. THE SAME MATERIAL IS USED FOR THE DOOR PANELS. AS YOU OPEN THE CAR DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE BLACK MATERIAL GETS CAUGHT UNDER MALE AND FEMALE F… Look up ODI 10577572 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10604394 · 103,000 mi VERY BIG GLARE IN DASHBOARD THAT BLINDS YOUR VIEW IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. *TR Look up ODI 10604394 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	0	—	1 ODI 11426068 The dash is shining and obstructs my view of the road Look up ODI 11426068 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10838676 · 145,000 mi MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING AND WHEN THE SUN SHINES IT CAUSES A GLARE. IT IS WORSE IN WARMER WEATHER. Look up ODI 10838676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11280744 MY DASHBOARD HAS A STICKY SUBSTANCE, CAUSING A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD AND BLOCKING MY ABILITY TO SEE OUT OF MY FRONT WINDOW. I RECENTLY LEARNED LEXUS HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS, BUT ONLY CONSIDERED IT A "COSMETIC DEFECT." HOWEVER, PER THE PHOTOGRAPHS, THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT TO MY ABILITY TO SEE OUT. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT NALLEY LEXUS IN SMYRNA, GA SINCE I FIRST OWNED IT AND THE RECALL WAS NEVER BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BECAUSE THEY DEEMED IT "COSMETIC." I HAVE SENT PICTURES TO LEXUS'S CORPORATE OF… Look up ODI 11280744 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11318543 · 115,000 mi THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR BECOMES STICKY AND SHINY WHEN UNDER THE SUN. THIS CREATES GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD OF THE CAR AND IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT MAKES IT HARD TO SEE THE ROAD DURING THE DAYTIME. Look up ODI 11318543 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10825227 MELTING DASHBOARD REFLECT SUNLIGHT ON WINDSHIELD WHICH IS BLINDING AT TIMES. ALSO MELTING DOORS STAIN AND RUIN CLOTHES. VSC SENSORS ALSO STAY ON EVEN AFTER DEALERSHIP "REPAIR" THEY RECOMMEND REPLACING TRANSMISSION @$5K BUT NO GUARANTEE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED. Look up ODI 10825227 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10622009 · 50,000 mi MELTING DASHBOARD - CAN SIMPLY STICK A FINGERNAIL IN IT AND IT LEAVES AN INDENTATION. I NOTICED THAT OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM ALSO. IT'S ALSO VERY STICKY ANYWHERE ALONG THE LEATHER ON THE DOORS AND DASHBOARD. *TR ALSO, MY CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND A YEAR AGO THE TOUCH SCREEN WENT OUT. I CANNOT USE THE GPS AT ALL. APPARENTLY THE COST IS ABOUT $1,000 TO FIX THIS. SEEMS REDICULOUS THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AFTER ONLY 7 YEARS. THIS SHOULD BE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! Look up ODI 10622009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	3 ODI 10609085 · 68,000 mi TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO SHINY AND STICKY DASHBOARD. WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER GOOD WILL SINCE WARRANTY HAS PASSED. DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY, WILL THIS CAUSE AIR BAG PROBLEMS DURING AN ACCIDENT? THE SHINY SURFACE ALSO REFLECTS AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT IN SUNLIGHT. JS Look up ODI 10609085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628390 MY 2007 LEXUS IS250 DASHBOARD HAS STICKY/MELTING ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING DURING SUMMER HOT DAY IN TEXAS, THE MELTING DASHBOARD GENERATES LIGHT REFLECTION ON WINDSHIELD MAKES ME DIFFICULT TO SEE THE FRONT OBJECTS. IT ALSO MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE BECAUSE AIRBAGS JUST UNDER IT. NOT SURE AIRBAGS GET DEPLOYED IN THE RIGHT TIME OR NOT IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS. LEXUS SHOULD RECALL DASHBOARDS. TR Look up ODI 10628390 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638917 · 105,000 mi THE DASHBOARD PANEL HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOFT, TACKY, AND A SIGNIFICANT GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE DETERIORATION CONTINUES TO WORSEN SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENCLOSED. *TR Look up ODI 10638917 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11426068 The dash is shining and obstructs my view of the road Look up ODI 11426068 at NHTSA ↗	—	3 ODI 10609085 · 68,000 mi TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO SHINY AND STICKY DASHBOARD. WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER GOOD WILL SINCE WARRANTY HAS PASSED. DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY, WILL THIS CAUSE AIR BAG PROBLEMS DURING AN ACCIDENT? THE SHINY SURFACE ALSO REFLECTS AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT IN SUNLIGHT. JS Look up ODI 10609085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638917 · 105,000 mi THE DASHBOARD PANEL HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOFT, TACKY, AND A SIGNIFICANT GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE DETERIORATION CONTINUES TO WORSEN SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENCLOSED. TR Look up ODI 10638917 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11426068 The dash is shining and obstructs my view of the road Look up ODI 11426068 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11328184 HELLO. I HAVE THIS 2007 LEXUS IS250 THAT THE DASHBOARD AND ALL 4 DOOR PANELS ARE TEARING APART, BRAKING, MELTING, BUT WORSE FOR MY SAFETY AND MY WIFE THAT WE BOTH DRIVE THE CAR, AND WE FEEL THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG GOING TO COME APART (NOT SAFE)BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE THE WHOLE PIECE WILL CAME OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. I KNOW LEXUS SAID THAT THEY REPLACE SOME BUT MINE WASN'T CALLED AND THE PROBLEM IS TOTALLY VISIBLE THERE. NEED HELP PLEASE. *TR Look up ODI 11328184 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	10 ODI 10460081 · 55,000 mi THE DASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250 HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR OVER A YEAR. IT APPEARS TO MELTING AND IS VERY SHINY CAUSING EXTREME GLARE TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE GLARE CAN BE SO SEVERE AT TIMES THAT IT IMPEDES VISIBILITY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AT THEIR REQUEST AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET A DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE INITIATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS IN AGREEMENT THAT THIS A "SEVERE" CASE OF DASH MATERIAL BREAKDOWN I HAVE RESEARCHED … Look up ODI 10460081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10577572 BLACK DASHBOARD AND INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE MELTING ON MY 2007 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN WILL GLARE OFF OF THE MELTING DASHBOARD COMPROMISING VIABILITY TO THE DRIVER. IF YOU TOUCH THE DASHBOARD, AN IMPRINT IS LEFT. VALET SERVICES ARE UNABLE TO PLACE TICKETS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL FOR THAT MATTER, ON THE DASHBOARD BECAUSE IT WILL STICK TO THE DASHBOARD AND LEAVE RESIDUE. THE SAME MATERIAL IS USED FOR THE DOOR PANELS. AS YOU OPEN THE CAR DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE BLACK MATERIAL GETS CAUGHT UNDER MALE AND FEMALE F… Look up ODI 10577572 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10604394 · 103,000 mi VERY BIG GLARE IN DASHBOARD THAT BLINDS YOUR VIEW IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. *TR Look up ODI 10604394 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10838676 · 145,000 mi MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING AND WHEN THE SUN SHINES IT CAUSES A GLARE. IT IS WORSE IN WARMER WEATHER. Look up ODI 10838676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11280744 MY DASHBOARD HAS A STICKY SUBSTANCE, CAUSING A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD AND BLOCKING MY ABILITY TO SEE OUT OF MY FRONT WINDOW. I RECENTLY LEARNED LEXUS HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS, BUT ONLY CONSIDERED IT A "COSMETIC DEFECT." HOWEVER, PER THE PHOTOGRAPHS, THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT TO MY ABILITY TO SEE OUT. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT NALLEY LEXUS IN SMYRNA, GA SINCE I FIRST OWNED IT AND THE RECALL WAS NEVER BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BECAUSE THEY DEEMED IT "COSMETIC." I HAVE SENT PICTURES TO LEXUS'S CORPORATE OF… Look up ODI 11280744 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11318543 · 115,000 mi THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR BECOMES STICKY AND SHINY WHEN UNDER THE SUN. THIS CREATES GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD OF THE CAR AND IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT MAKES IT HARD TO SEE THE ROAD DURING THE DAYTIME. Look up ODI 11318543 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10609085 · 68,000 mi TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO SHINY AND STICKY DASHBOARD. WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER GOOD WILL SINCE WARRANTY HAS PASSED. DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY, WILL THIS CAUSE AIR BAG PROBLEMS DURING AN ACCIDENT? THE SHINY SURFACE ALSO REFLECTS AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT IN SUNLIGHT. JS Look up ODI 10609085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638917 · 105,000 mi THE DASHBOARD PANEL HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOFT, TACKY, AND A SIGNIFICANT GLARE IS REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE DETERIORATION CONTINUES TO WORSEN SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENCLOSED. TR Look up ODI 10638917 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11426068 The dash is shining and obstructs my view of the road Look up ODI 11426068 at NHTSA ↗	—	2 ODI 10671642 · 95,000 mi DASHBOARD HAS MELTED WITH A LIQUID APPEARANCE. WHEN THE SUN IS HIGH IN THE SKY, A REFLECTION CAUSES A SEVERE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. OFTEN IT IS NECESSARY TO MOVE MY HEAD OVER AROUND THE GLARE TO SEE WHATS DIRECTLY IN FRONT. THE DEALER SO FAR HAS JUST STATED WE SHOULD GET THE DASH REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE, BUT THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A LUXURY CAR AFTER ONLY 5 OR 6 YEARS. WE MAY BE FORCED TO DO THIS TO KEEP THE CAR SAFE. WE HAVE HEARD THERE ARE SOME CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS STARTING IN SOME STATES. WE MA… Look up ODI 10671642 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10908825 THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD BECOMES STICKY AND HAS FORMED SPOTS OF SMOOTH AREAS THAT DANGEROUSLY REFLECT SUNLIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PIT AND CRACK LEAVING PIECES OF MELTED DASH ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE DOOR PANELS SEEM TO BE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE DASH, AS THEY TOO ARE PITTING AND CRACKING. Look up ODI 10908825 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Structure:Body	0	1 ODI 10825227 MELTING DASHBOARD REFLECT SUNLIGHT ON WINDSHIELD WHICH IS BLINDING AT TIMES. ALSO MELTING DOORS STAIN AND RUIN CLOTHES. VSC SENSORS ALSO STAY ON EVEN AFTER DEALERSHIP "REPAIR" THEY RECOMMEND REPLACING TRANSMISSION @$5K BUT NO GUARANTEE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED. Look up ODI 10825227 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11328184 HELLO. I HAVE THIS 2007 LEXUS IS250 THAT THE DASHBOARD AND ALL 4 DOOR PANELS ARE TEARING APART, BRAKING, MELTING, BUT WORSE FOR MY SAFETY AND MY WIFE THAT WE BOTH DRIVE THE CAR, AND WE FEEL THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG GOING TO COME APART (NOT SAFE)BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE THE WHOLE PIECE WILL CAME OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. I KNOW LEXUS SAID THAT THEY REPLACE SOME BUT MINE WASN'T CALLED AND THE PROBLEM IS TOTALLY VISIBLE THERE. NEED HELP PLEASE. *TR Look up ODI 11328184 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10671642 · 95,000 mi DASHBOARD HAS MELTED WITH A LIQUID APPEARANCE. WHEN THE SUN IS HIGH IN THE SKY, A REFLECTION CAUSES A SEVERE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. OFTEN IT IS NECESSARY TO MOVE MY HEAD OVER AROUND THE GLARE TO SEE WHATS DIRECTLY IN FRONT. THE DEALER SO FAR HAS JUST STATED WE SHOULD GET THE DASH REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE, BUT THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A LUXURY CAR AFTER ONLY 5 OR 6 YEARS. WE MAY BE FORCED TO DO THIS TO KEEP THE CAR SAFE. WE HAVE HEARD THERE ARE SOME CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS STARTING IN SOME STATES. WE MA… Look up ODI 10671642 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10908825 THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD BECOMES STICKY AND HAS FORMED SPOTS OF SMOOTH AREAS THAT DANGEROUSLY REFLECT SUNLIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PIT AND CRACK LEAVING PIECES OF MELTED DASH ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE DOOR PANELS SEEM TO BE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE DASH, AS THEY TOO ARE PITTING AND CRACKING. Look up ODI 10908825 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11511235 The dashboard melted again, I had the TSB in 2017 to replace the dash. It is now again melted and obstructs your view by shining onto to the front windshield, obstructing the front view of the driver can cause impairment of vision and could lead to collision. The rear view mirror has black corrosion on it making it impossible to see clearly in the rearview and also obstructing your view which could cause an accident due to limited visibility when changing lanes. Sometimes when driving or parking the power steering locks the steering wheel in … Look up ODI 11511235 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11693354 Engine is consuming too much oil regularly. I have to fill in a quart every 600 miles or so. Interior panels are melting Look up ODI 11693354 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 11511235 The dashboard melted again, I had the TSB in 2017 to replace the dash. It is now again melted and obstructs your view by shining onto to the front windshield, obstructing the front view of the driver can cause impairment of vision and could lead to collision. The rear view mirror has black corrosion on it making it impossible to see clearly in the rearview and also obstructing your view which could cause an accident due to limited visibility when changing lanes. Sometimes when driving or parking the power steering locks the steering wheel in … Look up ODI 11511235 at NHTSA ↗	—	3 ODI 10550938 · 85,000 mi AS I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE. I WAS ABOUT TO PARK IN AN OPEN SPOT, SO THE SPEED OF THE CAR WAS VERY LOW. AS I WAS REVERSING INTO THE SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN. I TRIED SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING MANY TIMES BUT THE WHEEL WAS STUCK, AND REQUIRED ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER TO TURN EVER SO SLIGHTLY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER. THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO TURN, AND UPON THEIR REVIEW, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN TIMING COVER, WHI… Look up ODI 10550938 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11257412 · 243,000 mi THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT LEAVING DRIVING A SERIOUS HAZARD. I HAVE READ THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON IN THIS MODEL. ALSO, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD LOCK UP COMPLETELY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE YET THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY. Look up ODI 11257412 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11744650 The headlights continusely shot off while driving. The shift solenoid are stuck off causing the check engine light to continuously remain on. This all began 2023. Look up ODI 11744650 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	0	2 ODI 10622009 · 50,000 mi MELTING DASHBOARD - CAN SIMPLY STICK A FINGERNAIL IN IT AND IT LEAVES AN INDENTATION. I NOTICED THAT OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM ALSO. IT'S ALSO VERY STICKY ANYWHERE ALONG THE LEATHER ON THE DOORS AND DASHBOARD. *TR ALSO, MY CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND A YEAR AGO THE TOUCH SCREEN WENT OUT. I CANNOT USE THE GPS AT ALL. APPARENTLY THE COST IS ABOUT $1,000 TO FIX THIS. SEEMS REDICULOUS THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AFTER ONLY 7 YEARS. THIS SHOULD BE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! Look up ODI 10622009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10930096 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED, MELTED, AND STICKY. I HAD TO COVER IT UP WITH A NEW MATERIAL FOR COSMETIC REASON. ALSO, VALUE OF THE CAR DECREASED BY $1000 DOLLARS FOR THE DAMAGE. SECOND, THERE IS A LOT OF CREAKING IN THE CAR. THIRD, THE ALTERNATOR DIED AT 120,00 MILES. Look up ODI 10930096 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10550938 · 85,000 mi AS I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE. I WAS ABOUT TO PARK IN AN OPEN SPOT, SO THE SPEED OF THE CAR WAS VERY LOW. AS I WAS REVERSING INTO THE SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN. I TRIED SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING MANY TIMES BUT THE WHEEL WAS STUCK, AND REQUIRED ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER TO TURN EVER SO SLIGHTLY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER. THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO TURN, AND UPON THEIR REVIEW, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN TIMING COVER, WHI… Look up ODI 10550938 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11257412 · 243,000 mi THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT LEAVING DRIVING A SERIOUS HAZARD. I HAVE READ THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON IN THIS MODEL. ALSO, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD LOCK UP COMPLETELY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE YET THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY. Look up ODI 11257412 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11744650 The headlights continusely shot off while driving. The shift solenoid are stuck off causing the check engine light to continuously remain on. This all began 2023. Look up ODI 11744650 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	0	1 ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY FISHY) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. … Look up ODI 11217382 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11693354 Engine is consuming too much oil regularly. I have to fill in a quart every 600 miles or so. Interior panels are melting Look up ODI 11693354 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11736572 Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the s… Look up ODI 11736572 at NHTSA ↗	—

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Steering assistance concerns

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Median mileage: 182,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10985896 · 190,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR THE POWER STEERING JUST STOPPED WORKING AT 45 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MANHANDLE THE STEERING TO A SAFE PLACE. HOWEVER, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS CAR.

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ODI 11011884 · 115,000 mi

THERE'S A LOUD RUBBING SOUND WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN DRIVING MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP THAT ONLY WORKS ON TOYOTA AND HONDA. THEY QUOTED ME $3000.00 TO FIX IT. I COULDN'T REEMEBER WHAT PART EXACTLY THEY WERE GOING TO FIX. I WAS MORE STUNNED THAN LISTENING AT THAT POINT. I CERTAINLY DID NOT WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY I DON'T HAVE TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF. BUT IT HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ON A BUSY STREET, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I ALMOST SLAMMED INTO A CAR IN THE LANE NEXT TO M…

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ODI 11257412 · 243,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT LEAVING DRIVING A SERIOUS HAZARD. I HAVE READ THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON IN THIS MODEL. ALSO, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD LOCK UP COMPLETELY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE YET THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY.

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

5 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 83,186 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10191273 · 5,300 mi

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ODI 10787718 · 95,261 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME OFF AND ON 3 YEARS OR SO AGO WHEN I HAD STARTED THE CAR AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER THE WARNING LIGHT WAS OFF, AND THE DEALER CHECKED BUT SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CODE. AT THE TIME MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOW THE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN JUST AS I WAS DRIVING OUT AFTER THE CAR WAS SERVICED BY THE SAME DEALER. THEY CHECKED THE CODE AND SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS FOR $2,798. THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY HALF OF THE COST SINCE I AM …

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ODI 11170814 · 71,110 mi

I WORK FOR TOYOTA/LEXUS MANU PLANT IN KY. MY VEHICLE STARTED THROWING A MISFIRE CODE (P0304) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS DEALER AS HAVING CARBON BUILD UP IN ENGINE (TEMPORARY REPAIR WILL COST $600 TO CLEAN ENGINE. PERMANENT REPAIR THAT WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO HAPPEN $15,000). LEXUS DID OFFER A CSP ON THIS ISSUE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS ISSUE BUT YOU COULD NOT GO TO THE DEALER AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. AF…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 101,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10502237 · 101,000 mi

VEHICLE OWNER OBSERVED NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. AT LOW SPEEDS SUCH AS BACKING UP, WITH LARGE STEERING MOTION, NOISE IS MOST PRONOUNCED. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE TENDS TO "SKIP" AND "JUMP" TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, AS IF STEERING BECOMES LOOSE AND JERKS ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER. NOISE AND MOTION HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SINCE THE INCIDENT DATE. ON OR ABOUT 2/18/13, OWNER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THAT SHOP CONFIRMED THE NOISE, BUT STATED IT …

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ODI 11491085

Lexus as made these cars with sealed transmissions Lexus says not to change transmission fluid but 2006 to 2013 has had known issues by many people of transmissions going out and need replaced the car will not reverse and jerks or the drive become reverse and neutral becomes drive at times this is not just a one car issue there are many is250s with this issue just search the web..

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 152,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11217382 · 152,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONLY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER MY FIRST LEXUS LASTED ME UPWARDS OF 350,000 MILES. KEEPING THIS IN MIND I FOUND MY 2007 IS250. I WAS AWARE AFTER BUYING THE CAR (BUT 2 DAYS OUTSIDE OF MY DEALERSHIP WARRANTY *FISHY*) ABOUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. THE DASHBOARD SITUATION IS HARSH. THERE IS A VERY CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD, IT FEELS AND PEELS OFF LIKE THE FOAM UNDER IT. IT GETS RIPPED AND TORN TO SHREDS FROM VERY LITTLE FRICTION. I HAVE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE BECAME VERY CONGESTED AND ILL FROM THIS SMELL. …

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b