2007 Lexus IS 250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Lexus IS 250, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is an electronic computer that controls the ABS brakes on toyota/Lexus and if it goes bad it can cause you to lose your brakes! My wife and I almost crashed! When the brakes went out, they felt squishy and check engine light, vsc, lights went on. Then the brakes got real sensitive, I either got it to come to screeching stop in traffic or barely come inches from rear ending the car in front of us.”
NHTSA complaint #10763349, filed 2015-09, 107,000 miles“Two compaints on my Lexus is250: 1) purchased car in january 2007, and immediately had brake concerns. Returned to dealer two times and was informed that there was no problem. Brakes began to screech around 15k miles, returned to dealer. This time the brakes were replaced. Now at 20k miles and brakes are an issue again. This time they feel spongy and not cosistent when brake pedal is applied. Item 2) last night I got into my car to leave. I entered my car, sat down and closed door, when all of a sudden I heard a noise and the rear windshield completely shattered. It was unbelievable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245176, filed 2008-10, 20,500 miles“Purchased car in feb 2008 from Lexus of pembroke pines fl, and immediately had brake concerns. Returned to dealer and was informed that there was no problem. Brakes began to screech consistently everytime the vehicle would brake. Around 13k miles, returned to dealer. This time the brakes were replaced.this time they feel spongy and not consistent when brake pedal is applied brakes continued to screech as I backup and brake at traffic lights I figured the noise was due to the brakes being brand new. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263292, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10134201Dec 2, 2014TechTip: Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel's centerline and the…
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10042884Sep 19, 2011Lexus: information regarding technical instructions being provided for the rust removal and inspection of rear brake calipers on some lexus vehicles where slide pin in rear brake…
- 10028044Jan 16, 2009Lexus service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly on these vehicles. If vehicle continues to…
- 10021588Jun 30, 2006Alternative front brake pads.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS 250
59 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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