2013 Lexus IS 250
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 213 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 5 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
The problem that many IS250 Lexus owners are having with the front tires wearing out or tearing from the inside. I have found that the issue is the suspension where the front tire and a cotter pin meet every time you hit a bump or pot hole.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-01
Also filed under Suspension
Air bags
2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2013 Lexus IS 250. While the driver was attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift lever was placed in park with the brake pedal depressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-09
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Lexus is 250C. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V024000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-15
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Lexus IS 250 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus IS 250?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus IS 250 have?
- 2 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.