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Lexus IS 220 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus IS 220 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lexus IS 220. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 2006 to 2013
  • Most recent 26 April 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/015
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2006 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus IS 220?

Not every Lexus IS 220 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lexus IS 220 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2026

2006 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lexus IS 220 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lexus IS 220 recall, newest first

2013 1 recall

Front wiper may become inoperative

Launched 26 April 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/015

Defect
In the front wipers on subject left hand drive cars there is high friction at the tightening surface between the wiper arm nut and the wiper arm that could result in the nut being insufficiently tight. If the movement of the wiper arm is restricted by an external load such as a build up of heavy snow on the windshield the wiper motor torque may exceed the wiper arm slipping torque and one or both wipers could become inoperative. If this happens then visibility could be reduced which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Replace the front wiper arm nuts
Vehicles affected
15 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Apr 2007
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS220D”

2010 1 recall

Brake master cylinder may fail.

Launched 8 November 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/170

Defect
If the incorrect brake fluid is used in the brake system it is possible that the rear seal can become dry and curl in its recess due to the operation of the piston. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
Vehicles affected
15,445 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Sept 2004 to 9 Dec 2005
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS220D”

2006 1 recall

Airbags may not inflate during a collision

Launched 26 July 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/057

Defect
Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Dec 2005
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS220D”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus IS 220. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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