2013 Lexus IS 250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Lexus IS 250, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact's mother owns a 2013 Lexus IS 250. While the driver was attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift lever was placed in park with the brake pedal depressed. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated independently, drove over a curb, struck a tree, and struck a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was injured and sought medical attention at the emergency room. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the repair was still pending. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287952, filed 2019-12, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2010–2013, GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2009–2010, 2013, Toyota Corolla 2009–2010, 2013, Scion XB 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement…
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10172824Feb 5, 2020The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to…
- 10172821Feb 5, 2020The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2014 | 8 | 23% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 20 | 67% |
| 2010 | 26 | 65% |
| 2009 | 20 | 42% |
| 2008 | 38 | 30% |
| 2007 | 52 | 24% |
| 2006 | 46 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus IS 250
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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