2010 LEXUS IS Electrical System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2010 LEXUS IS
2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LEXUS IS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
My car experienced sudden unintended acceleration. I was at a stop light preparing to turn right when my car accelerated of its own accord crashing into the vehicle in front of me. My foot was firmly on the brake, but I had lost control over the vehicle. Whatever electrical defect I experienced, it was sufficient to rev the engine by itself and override the braking system enough that the vehicle advanced forward in an out-of-control manner. It was unintended, unexpected and beyond my ability to control. Failing to recognize the braking system, my vehicle collided into the vehicle a second time. Because my foot was on the brake and my vehicle still advanced forward, I initially thought I had been hit from behind. However, the erratic RPM behavior and the vehicle's continued acceleration while braking confirmed I was no longer in control of the vehicle. Acting promptly, I immediately took...
CPU UNDER SEAT CONTROLLING CAR AIRBAGS HAS FAILED. LEXUS WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR INFLATE. LEXUS STATES ITS NOT A SAFTEY ISSUE REQUIRING THEIR ATTENTION. LEXUS STATED THEY KNOW ABOUTTHE ISSUE AND IT IS HAPPENING IN OTHER VEHICLES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS.
Other 2010 LEXUS IS Problem Areas
Air Bags
16 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint