2010 Lexus IS 250C
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Lexus IS 250C has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (91% of all complaints), specifically: i [xxx] received a recall notice (undated envelope from lexus informing me of the takata front passenger recall. inside the notice was information (in summary) that i am in the highest risk category, within the time parameters of possible degrading, territory due to temperatures in the zone where i .
11
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
10 complaints- • I [XXX] RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (UNDATED ENVELOPE FROM LEXUS INFORMING ME OF THE TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER RECALL. INSIDE THE NOTICE WAS INFORMATION (IN SUMMARY) THAT I AM IN THE HIGHEST RISK CATEGORY, WITHIN THE TIME PARAMETERS OF POSSIBLE DEGRADING, TERRITORY DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE ZONE WHERE I
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME
- • TAKATA RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL FOR AIRBAGS. I'M FEELING VERY UNSAFE.
“I [XXX] RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (UNDATED ENVELOPE FROM LEXUS INFORMING ME OF THE TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER RECALL. INSIDE THE NOTICE WAS INFORMATION (IN SUMMARY) THAT I AM IN THE HIGHEST RISK CATEGORY, WITHIN THE TIME PARAMETERS OF POSSIBLE DEGRADING, TERRITORY DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE ZONE WHERE I ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND USING THE BACKUP CAMERA, VISIBILITY WAS POOR AND THE CAMERA FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUF
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND USING THE BACKUP CAMERA, VISIBILITY WAS POOR AND THE CAMERA FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUF”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: I [XXX] RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (UNDATED ENVELOPE FROM LEXUS INFORMING ME OF THE TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER RECALL. INSIDE THE NOTICE WAS INFORMATION (IN SUMMARY) THAT I AM IN THE HIGHEST RISK CATEGORY, WITHIN THE TIME PARAMETERS OF POSSIBLE DEGRADING, TERRITORY DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE ZONE WHERE I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND USING THE BACKUP CAMERA, VISIBILITY WAS POOR AND THE CAMERA FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus IS 250C — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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