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Lexus IS 250 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus IS 250 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 250. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
7 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 7 launched 2006 to 2023
  • Most recent 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/345
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2006 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus IS 250?

Not every Lexus IS 250 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 250 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 250 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’06 1
’07 0
’08 1
’09 0
’10 1
’11 1
’12 0
’13 1
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

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

Every Lexus IS 250 recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.

Launched 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/345 Manufacturer ref. XGG71 (22SMD-114)

Defect
Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel tank vent tube assembly.
Vehicles affected
20,770 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Apr 2013 to 10 Mar 2015
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”

2014 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 24 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/135

Defect
The fuel pressure sensor gasket may degrade and allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source the risk of fire is increased.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket.
Vehicles affected
9,712 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Aug 2007 to 15 Jul 2010
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”, “LEXUS IS250C”

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
2 Sept 2010
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 17 February 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/006

Defect
Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery pipe there is a possibility that over time the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs fuel could leak past the gasket used in the connection between the sensor and pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
Remedy
Check and retighten the fuel pressure sensor to the specified torque setting replacing the gasket if necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,146 IS 250 vehicles
Built
31 Aug 2007 to 3 Feb 2009
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”

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 IS250”

2008 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 15 April 2008 DVSA recall R/2007/175

Defect
It has been identified that due to improper orientation of the fuel line's seam weld a section of fuel line within the engine bay could develop a crack that in the worst case could permit fuel to leak.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel lines replaced.
Vehicles affected
3,921 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Jun 2005 to 2 Dec 2005
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”

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
30 Sept 2005 to 7 Dec 2005
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS IS250”

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 7 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus IS 250. 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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