7
recalls
The Lexus IS 250C has 7 recalls covering 5.88 million vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2010: 6
Units affected
5.88M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus IS 250C, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags20
- Back over prevention1
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
- Power train1
- Wheels1
- Complaints
- 23
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus IS 250C by component
- Air bags5 · 5.19M units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 423K units
- Visibility/wiper1 · 268K units
Lexus IS 250C recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2019 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 13 more (2002-2017): Air bagsNo. 19V741000 | Fire | 928,220 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 8 more (2010-2017): Air bagsNo. 19V005000 | Fire | 1,299,448 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 10 more (2009-2013): Air bagsNo. 18V024000 | Fire | 628,018 |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 11 more (2006-2012): Air bagsNo. 17V006000 | Injury | 577,875 |
| May 23, 2016 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 10 more (2006-2011): Air bagsNo. 16V340000 | Injury | 1,754,517 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Lexus GS 350, GS Hybrid, GS300, GS460 and 9 more (2006-2011): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 14V647000 | Fire | 422,509 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Lexus IS 250, IS 250C, IS 350, IS 350C and 1 more (2006-2012): Visibility/wiperNo. 13V030000 | Crash risk | 267,718 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Lexus IS 250C recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2017 Lexus IS 250C. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS 250C have?
7 recalls cover the Lexus IS 250C, for 5.88 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus IS 250C?
Air bags: named in 20 of the 23 safety complaints about the Lexus IS 250C, then back over prevention (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.