2005 Lexus IS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Lexus IS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus IS.

Most common 2005 Lexus IS problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	5
Power Train	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Visibility	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2021-10-31, Service Brakes
As I prepared to make a right turn onto a busy street, I suddenly could not brake normally. Instead, I was unable to press the brake down as a balloon like feeling pushed it back up, but it also did not return all the way up to its normal position. The result was I was moving with no way to slow down the car. Fortunately, I was not moving at a high speed and immediately shifted into park. I was fortunate this did not occur while I was at full speed. The brake lights did turn on at the time of the issue. An independent mechanic suspects a brake booster failure. Just a month before, another mechanic performed routine maintenance and found no signs of this issue. Just 6 months before, I purch

2015-07-08, Structure
THIS LEXUS HAS THE STICKY, MELTING DASHBOARD ISSUE COMMON IN MANY LEXUS VEHICLES LOCATED IN SOUTHERN STATES.

2014-07-30, Structure
ONE DAY I JUST GOT INTO MY CAR AFTER CLEANING IT AND THE DASH WAS VERY STICKY, I THOUGHT SOMEONE SPLIT SOMETHING IN MY CAR SO I WIPED IT DOWN BUT IT DID NOTHING. *TR

2014-07-28, Structure
MELTING DASHBOARD. *JS

2014-07-17, Structure
I HAVE A 2005 IS300 THAT IS HAVING A MELTING DASHBOARD AND PANEL ISSUE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE LEXUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. THE MELTING DASHBOARD AND PANEL ISSUE IS CAUSED BY THE HOT SUN. LEXUS HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND ALSO REFUSING TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIRING/REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *TR

2005 Lexus IS questions

Does the 2005 Lexus IS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus IS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus IS?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Lexus IS 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.