2009 Lexus IS 250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Lexus IS 250, 13% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dashboard is melting and sticky. Causing a ridiculous glare from sunlight and headlights. Contacted Lexus dealership; they stated there is a recall for this but they couldn't help me I would need to call Lexus themselves. Called Lexus provided my VIN and other information. They told me my VIN was not part of the recall and I would be responsible for all repairs myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11229793, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“The left and right side mirrors have become loose and freely move forward and backward. I have to use heavy duty cloth tape to permanently secure them in the rear facing orientation. I found a youtube video which discloses the mechanical defect that needs to be corrected. This is a safety hazard if the mirrors were not held steady in the rear facing orientation and this mechanical defect should not occur.”
NHTSA complaint #11132251, filed 2018-09, 55,900 miles“Melting dashboard recall. I have a 2009 Lexus IS 250 melting chipped dashboard and doors. It's very hard to see while driving due to the fact that the dashboard causes a glare in the window. Also the smell of melting plastic dash is sickening. I have recently taken my car to a Lexus dealership to have sewell replace the airbags every since then my navigation system has been making weird noises and now it's completely not working black screen and the buttons on the side is not working. To make matters worse my AC is on and I can't turn off because of the buttons are not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022479, filed 2017-09“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS 250. While driving 60 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10644483, filed 2014-10, 59,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V030000Jan 30, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2006–2012, IS 350 2006–2012, IS F 2008–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10111596Aug 11, 2016TSB: August 11, 2016 Rev1: ? GS model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin L-SB-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should…
- 10084342Aug 11, 2016"tsb: august 11, 2016 rev1: gs model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin l-sb-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin…
- 10205375Jul 28, 2014Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10132745Jul 28, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132005Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13 .
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus IS 250
20 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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