2010 Lexus IS 250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
38,557 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 40 complaints (62.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.5% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Air Bags: 25; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 26 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 6; 2017: 15; 2018: 4; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10372552 · 2010-12-27 (December 27, 2010)
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY WHILE IT WAS SNOWING. I ACTIVATED MY ECT SNOW BUTTON ON MY VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO GO UP AND DOWN TWO LARGE SNOW COVERED MOUNTAINS. AFTER SUCCESSFULLY TRAVERSING THE TERRAIN, I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN WHEN I BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. MY SAFETY FEATURES , TRAC AND ECT ACTIVATED AND RIGHTED THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RIGHTED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER AND SEEMED AS IF IT STOPPED. THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, HOWEVER, THE BRAKE, ABS, AND SLIP INDICATOR LIGH…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10372552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10382988 · 2011-02-16 (February 16, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A LOANER 2010 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES FROM APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE LOANER VEHICLE OR T…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11019115 · 2017-08-23 (August 23, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 129,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11019115 at NHTSA ↗