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Lexus IS 250C years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the Lexus IS 250C since 2010, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2010 model year has 11 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and driver assistance problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
23
Recalls
7
Worst year
2010
Model years
2010-2015

Lexus IS 250C years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus IS 250C stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus IS 250C years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus IS 250C complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2010201120122015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus IS 250C problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    20
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Lexus IS 250C problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-1Electrical20
2012-4Airbags40
2011-7Airbags40
2010-11Airbags61

Recalls 7

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Questions about the Lexus IS 250C

What years of the Lexus IS 250C should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus IS 250C has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus IS 250C?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus IS 250C?

Airbags, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (1) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Lexus IS 250C have?

7 recalls between 2010 and 2015. The 2010 model year has the most, with 6.

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