1990 Lexus ES250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1990 Lexus ES250 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (6 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 Lexus ES250 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1990 Lexus ES250.

Most common 1990 Lexus ES250 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1

What owners report

2014-04-25, Suspension
THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL THE PHONE NUMBER GIVEN IS A BUSY SIGNAL AND THE CAR CANT DRIVE CAUSE THE STRUTS ARE REALLY BAD. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
2004-05-03, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE PULLING INSIDE A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK *SC *JB
1998-07-24, Air Bags
WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY ABOUT 60 MPH, HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A REASON. SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE HAD HIT ANY THING, BUT DID NOT FIND ANY POTHOLES, NOR ANY OBSTACLES AND NO DAMAGES ON HER VEHICLE. *AK
1997-08-28, Air Bags
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION CAUSED CERVICAL SPINE DAMAGE. DUP OF 812606, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
1997-05-30, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH THERE WAS A SMALL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SEVERE DAMAGE TO HER UPPER BODY. DRIVER IS NOW DISABLED FOR LIFE BECAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING. SHE HAS HAD SEVERAL OPERATIONS ON HER NECK. DEALER WAS A WARE OF THE AIR BAG PROBLEM, AND DID NOT WARN ANY OWNERS OF THE DEFECT OF THE AIR BAG. *AK

1990 Lexus ES250 questions

Does the 1990 Lexus ES250 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 Lexus ES250 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Lexus ES250?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Lexus ES250 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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