2010 Lexus IS 350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Lexus IS 350 has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (55% of all complaints), specifically: these three items are listed as re call however no one has contacted the owner of this vehicle where can we get these fixed we live in bethany beach delaware 19930 phone # [xxx] or email. [xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
11
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
6 complaints- • THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER
- • TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER IN MAY 2016 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND NEEDED TO COME IN FOR SERVICE, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS AND WOULD NOTIFY ME WHEN THEY WERE AVAILABLE. AS OF 12/09/2016 THEY STILL NAVE NOT RECEIVED WHAT THEY NE
“THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
2 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201
- • THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
1 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE IGNITION, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE IGNITION, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
“THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
— 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: THESE THREE ITEMS ARE LISTED AS RE CALL HOWEVER NO ONE HAS CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHERE CAN WE GET THESE FIXED WE LIVE IN BETHANY BEACH DELAWARE 19930 PHONE # [XXX] OR EMAIL. [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING BACK AND FORTH. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS WERE NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A LEXUS IS350 201
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE IGNITION, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus IS 350 — 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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