2011 Lexus IS 250C Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 86%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Lexus IS 250C, 86% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 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.
“Takata recall -received notification via us mail may 2016, stating that my vehicle model was subject to recall due to the takata airbags. When I called the number provided I was told to not have anyone ride in the passenger seat of my vehicle and that I'd be contacted once the remedy was available for my vehicle. This is a major inconvenience not to be able to utilize whole car. It's now a full year later and still no remedy. This is dangerous and needs to be taken care of now.”
NHTSA complaint #11013857, filed 2017-08, 35,000 miles“Takata recall - I received notice of this recall in may of 2016 - it has been over 6 months that I cannot use my vehicle. This time is unacceptable and Lexus needs to get this fixed asap”
NHTSA complaint #10927712, filed 2016-11“Received notice of passage air bag defect on may 23,2016. No remedy provided, only suggested that no one ride in front passenger seat. As of june 13, 2017, more than a year later, no remedy has been provided by Lexus. It is unreasonable to not allow a passenger in the front seat for this long a time (over one year so far). We need a remedy now.”
NHTSA complaint #10994618, filed 2017-06“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lexus IS 250C. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in january of 2017. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11021541, filed 2017-09“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lexus IS 250C. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10904391, filed 2016-09Related recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Lexus IS 250C 2010–2015, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 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 250C 2010–2015, GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Lexus IS 250C 2010–2011, IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +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…
- 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…
- 10132326Apr 9, 2013A recent review of our records indicated that your Safety Connect system is not active and needs to be activated in order for services to work.
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 86% |
| 2010 | 10 | 91% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus IS 250C
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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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