Lexus IS 250 years to avoid
More than twice the IS 250's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lexus IS 250 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lexus IS 250 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus IS 250 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags226
- Body158
- Engine72
- Acceleration72
- Visibility62
- Electrical47
- Fuel system40
- Steering30
- Brakes25
- Transmission21
- Lights21
- Driver assistance19
Most reported problems on the Lexus IS 250
Lexus IS 250 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 87 | 16 | Electrical | 10,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 71 | 35 | Electrical | 28,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 94 | 5 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | 77 | 17 | Airbags | 40,000 | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 72 | 30 | Airbags | 5,295 | 4 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 61 | 40 | Airbags | 40,000 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2009 | 60 | 48 | Airbags | 59,000 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 26 | 125 | Airbags | 68,000 | 5 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 7 | 213 | Body | 75,000 | 5 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 9 | 189 | Body | 84,000 | 6 | 10 | Avoid |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Lexus IS 250
What years of the Lexus IS 250 should you avoid?
2006, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Lexus IS 250's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 213, mostly about body and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Lexus IS 250?
2015, 2012 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (16, 17 and 30).
What is the most common problem with the Lexus IS 250?
Airbags, with 226 complaints across all years, followed by body (158) and engine (72).
How many recalls does the Lexus IS 250 have?
8 recalls between 2006 and 2016. The 2010 model year has the most, with 6.
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