Is the 2010 Lexus IS 350 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 2010 Lexus IS 350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus IS 350 have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Lexus IS 350

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2010 Lexus IS 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:48.765Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 8
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2010: 8 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2006	93
2007	53
2008	30
2009	3
2010	8
2011	5
2012	2
2013	0
2014	14
2015	4
2016	2
2017	1
2018	0
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

6 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Lexus IS 350. While the contact's husband was driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle rear ended his vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun and struck a barrier on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-22

Visibility

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.

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I was driving on the freeway at 65 miles per hour when the side view mirror on the passenger side came loose and was dangling back and forth. About a week later the same thing happened to the side view mirror on the drivers side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-19

Also filed under Structure

Visibility/wiper

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2013-10-09Engine13V395000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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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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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.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V395000 · Engine
Recall 13V030000 · Visibility/wiper
Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus IS 350 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 2010 Lexus IS 350?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus IS 350 have?: 8 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.