2007 Lexus IS 250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2007 Lexus IS 250, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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 appears to be a design defect relative to the clearance of the front tires with the wheel wells. I was driving on the freeway and suddenly heard a loud thumping which I assumed was the tires because as I slowed, the noise slowed and then stopped. I got to my destination only a few minutes away and checked the tires to find that the furthest interior 1 inch of tire tread of my right tire had been ripped off and exposed a portion of the steel radial. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330028, filed 2010-05, 33,333 miles“2007 is Lexus less then 40,000 mi car purchased brand new, tires keep going bad on them purchased the car brand new.2009 was told by Lexus car needed a new set of tires because tread was running low, with no reason as to why it happened.got the new set of tires.summer 2010 driving on hwy tires came off car (front pass tire) had to replace tire, Lexus said probably lost air and came off, about 3-4 months later, same thing happened again. Lexus said needed new tire again and that was it. Purchased the new tire again, now the rear right tire is doing the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #10363719, filed 2010-11, 39,000 miles“I have noticed a bubble on the sidewall of my tire with only 10,000 miles on it. The tire is a dunlop spsport 5000 225/45r17 91v m&s. Have there been more complaints of this problem or of any accidents leading to tire blowouts? Thanks mike baum”
NHTSA complaint #10222164, filed 2008-03“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS 250 equipped with michelin sport tires, size 225/40/zr18. The contact stated that the tread of the tires separated, causing the rear driver side tire to blow while driving approximately 30 MPH. The tires were not inspected for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The DOT, serial number and VIN were not available. The approximate failure mileage of the tires was 150,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10482067, filed 2012-10, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
- 10132273Jul 2, 2013Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to…
Tires: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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