CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Lexus IS 250 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (38 reports).
2008 Lexus IS 250 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2008 Lexus IS 250 problems
Problem areas named in the 125 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 |
| Structure | 30 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED PRIOR TO RESPONDING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MOST EVIDENT AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE FROM BEING STATIONARY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
ENGINE CONSUMES ABOUT A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. TAIL PIPES FULL OF CARBON. SOMETIMES RUNS ROUGH
DOOR PANELS ARE MELTING. LEXUS CORPORATE WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE OF ALL DOOR PANELS MELTING INSIDE THE CAR. LEXUS DID HOWEVER FIX THE DASHBOARD BUT DOES NOT WANT TO FIX THE DOOR PANELS. DOOR PANELS FEEL LIKE PLAY DOUGH STICKY AND ITS SHAPE IS BEING DESTROYED GRADUALLY AS BEING USED DAILY.
TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR HAD THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT IT SEEMS LIKE DURING THE RECALL THEY DIDN'T REPLACE THE AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING THE AIRBAG DASH LIGHT.
I HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS 75K MILE AND ORIGINALLY HAD 151K MILES ACCORDING TO THE REPORT OFF THE LEXUS WEBSITE.
2008 Lexus IS 250 questions
Does the 2008 Lexus IS 250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus IS 250: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility/Wiper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus IS 250?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (38), Structure (30), Engine (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus IS 250 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.