Lexus Is 250 years to avoid
The Lexus Is 250 years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
938
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2006–2016
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Is 250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 282 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 252 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 157 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 61 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 46 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 43 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 38 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 27 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 20 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 8 |
Every Is 250 year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Is 250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Is 250 years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Lexus Is 250?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Is 250 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Is 250 have?
Across all model years, the Is 250 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 938 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.