MYRModel Year Report

2009 Lexus IS 250

▲ Better than typical
2009 Lexus IS 250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:26.645Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
48
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2008: 125 complaints 2009: 48 complaints 2009 48 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016
2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 48 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016
2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 48 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016

2009: 48 complaints

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YearComplaints
2006189
2007213
2008125
200948
201040
201130
201217
20135
201435
201516
20161

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

42% · 20 reports
CRASH
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"Takata recalls" Air bags never deployed!

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-15

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to north side Lexus (17925 north fwy., houston, tx 77090).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-23

Also filed under Visibility/wiper and fuel/propulsion system

Vehicle speed control

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while she was driving out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that she engaged the brakes but the vehicle did not stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-04

I was pulling into a parking space. There was a car parked to my left, I was driving slowly to be sure I didn't overlap into a handicap space on my right. Despite my care the car suddenly and independently accelerated forward and struck a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-17

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged and then accelerated independently. The failure was experienced several times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-29

Structure

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

Visibility/wiper

8% · 4 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-10-29Visibility/wiper13V030000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V030000 · Visibility/wiper
  • Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Lexus IS 250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Lexus IS 250 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus IS 250?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus IS 250 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.