MYRModel Year Report

Lexus IS 250 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid3 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

2006: 189 complaints, Avoid 2007: 213 complaints, Avoid 2007 2008: 125 complaints, Avoid 2009: 48 complaints, Recommended 2010: 40 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 30 complaints, Recommended 2012: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 35 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2016 2007 · 213
2006: 189 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 213 complaints, Avoid 2007 2008: 125 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 48 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 40 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 30 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 35 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2016 2007 · 213
2006: 189 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 213 complaints, Avoid 2007 2008: 125 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 48 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 40 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 30 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 35 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2016 2007 · 213
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  • Recommended
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2016 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ▲ Recommended 35 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2013 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ▲ Recommended 30 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ▲ Recommended 40 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2009 ▲ Recommended 48 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ■ Avoid 125 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2007 ■ Avoid 213 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 189 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

8

recalls on file across every Lexus IS 250 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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