2010 LEXUS IS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
47
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 LEXUS IS
The 2010 LEXUS IS has received a total of 47 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (16 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 LEXUS IS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 LEXUS IS, potentially affecting up to 4,445,056 vehicles.
Recall 09V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 4,445,056 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 LEXUS IS
47 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LEXUS IS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Developed a fuel leak at the tank that has previously been exactly described as a recall on the exact year make and model of this vehicle however, when entering my VIN it does not show my VIN number as being affected. I feel there has been a mistake on the Vin number range. However, Lexus refuses to handle the issue under the recall since the VIN number does not trigger as such.
I have a stick dashboard and it’s impairing my vision to see out of front windshield. Lexus did have a recall, but it expired. However, I’m still in danger while driving because of glare.
I have a stick dashboard and it’s impairing my vision to see out of front windshield. Lexus did have a recall, but it expired. However, I’m still in danger while driving because of glare.
I had a head on collision with a light pole and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was inspected by aProgressive insurance claims adjuster and they claimed the vehicle a total loss. They kept the vehicle. There were no warning lights or anything. The vehicle had been taken into a North Park Lexus dealership after a defective airbag recall to be serviced in 2018.
Exterior driver's door mirror failure. The mirror is insecure, loose, unstable, not secured to the door, and rotates freely on its own. This condition makes it impossible and dangerous for the vehicle's driver to observe any vehicle approaching from the rear, left of the driver's side. The mirror is not secured to the vehicle's driver's door and spins freely. The driver cannot observe any approaching vehicles when pulling out from a parallel parking spot. This condition is this vehicle's "2nd" such incident. Previously, this identical situation happened to the mirror mounted on the passenger side door about 2 years earlier. The maintenance record is on file at the dealership. I paid the Chatham Lexus Dealership approximately $1000.00 to correct this.
Safety Rating for the 2010 LEXUS IS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 LEXUS IS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 LEXUS IS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 LEXUS IS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS
- 2005 LEXUS IS — 13 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS IS — 183 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS IS — 164 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS IS — 143 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS IS — 54 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS IS (current)
- 2011 LEXUS IS — 18 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS IS — 23 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS IS — 12 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS IS — 12 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS IS — 14 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints