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Lexus IS 250
Model Overview
The Lexus IS 250 is the entry-level version of the company's compact sport sedan. Using a smaller engine than the IS 350, the IS 250 offers buyers a lower price of entry and more efficient performance. And it provides those characteristics without sacrificing this car's entertaining handling and smooth acceleration. The IS 250 is a strong value next to its German competitors in particular, and also boasts Lexus's strong reliability.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2019-008
Recall date
2019-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R75 / SRC R76
Units Affected:
376,282
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator or airbag module replaced.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2018-014
Recall date
2018-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R49 / SRC R50
Units Affected:
121,895
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, or replace the airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2017-007
Recall date
2017-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R31 / R32
Units Affected:
130,661
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2014-458
Recall date
2014-10-16
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC255
Units Affected:
18,949
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment may have been produced with particles from the anti-corrosion plating on the gasket seating surface where the fuel pressure sensor is installed. This could affect the sealing properties of the gasket seated between the pressure sensor and the pipe, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the gasket and repair the gasket seating surface.
Recall number
2013-031
Recall date
2013-01-30
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC189
Units Affected:
16,756
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the wiper arm securing nuts could have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. If the movement of the wipers is restricted by an external load, such as heavy snow on the windshield, the wiper arms could slip and one or both wipers could become inoperative. If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will clean the mating surface of the wiper arm and motor shaft and install improved wiper arm nuts.
Recall number
2011-037
Recall date
2011-01-26
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
131
Units Affected:
11,773
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain GS 300, GS 300 AWD, GS 350, IS 250, IS 250 AWD and IS 350 vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery pipe may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. Should the pressure sensor loosen, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and pipe, and through the threaded portion of the sensor. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor. If there are no signs of a fuel leak, the fuel pressure sensor will be tightened to specifications. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel delivery pipe will be replaced, and the sensor will be tightened.
Recall number
2010-361
Recall date
2010-10-21
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
127, 128
Units Affected:
28,679
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles use brake fluids containing polymers that act as lubricants for certain brake system components. If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers or only small amounts, part of the internal rubber seal located at the end of the brake master cylinder piston may become dry and may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp. If the brake warning light has illuminated and the vehicle continues to be operated without refilling the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, the driver will begin to notice a spongy or soft brake pedal feel and braking performance may gradually decline. This will increase the stopping distance, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal with a newly designed one.
Recall number
2009-290
Recall date
2009-10-07
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
011, 014, 030, 093, 083, 041, 084, 086, 081, 088
Units Affected:
437,445
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reconfigure the shape of the accelerator pedal. Certain models will also have the shape of the floor underneath the accelerator pedal modified and/or a brake override system installed.
Recall number
2009-015
Recall date
2009-01-19
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
911
Units Affected:
8,391
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the use of selected ethanol fuels may cause the aluminium fuel rails to corrode. This could result in plugged fuel injector(s), causing a rough engine idle and/or the illumination of the engine warning lamp. Corrosion may also cause a pinhole to develop on the fuel rail, which could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rails.
Recall number
2007-377
Recall date
2007-11-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,718
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain GS 300, GS 300 AWD, IS 250, IS 250 AWD and IS 350 vehicles, incorrect fabrication process may cause the fuel lines to crack, possibly resulting in a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel lines.
Recall number
2006-078
Recall date
2006-04-13
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
605
Units Affected:
1,285
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain GS 300, GS 300 AWD, GS 430, IS 250, IS 250 AWD and IS 350 vehicles, the front seat belt retractors may contain an inappropriately sized part for the emergency locking system. This can prevent the locking system from releasing when it is activated. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may either not fasten the seat belt, or be inadequately restrained due to improper belt-fit thereby increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies.
Recall number
2005-395
Recall date
2005-12-19
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
469
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain AWD vehicles, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet. This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position. Unwanted acceleration could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the acceleration pedal assembly and modify the carpet.
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