Lexus Is250 reliability
The Lexus Is250 fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 25.5% of 10,039 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
7 DVSA recalls for the Lexus Is250
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.�
Fix: Replace fuel tank vent tube assembly.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 20,770 vehicles
Risk of fire
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 9,712 vehicles
Front wiper may become inoperative
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.
Fix: Replace the front wiper arm nuts
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 15 vehicles
Fuel may leak
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.
Fix: Check and retighten the fuel pressure sensor to the specified torque setting replacing the gasket if necessary.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 3,146 vehicles
Brake master cylinder may fail.
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.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 15,445 vehicles
Fuel may leak
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel lines replaced.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 3,921 vehicles
Airbags may not inflate during a collision
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS250 · 11 vehicles
Checking a Lexus Is250 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.