2010 Lexus Is Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Lexus Is.

20092011
Complaints
47
per 10K Sold
13.8
US Sales
34,129
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2010 Lexus Is Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:133,662 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:55,528 mi
Crash-related:3
#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Lexus Is.

Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,662
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,528
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2010 Lexus Is — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Lexus Is reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2010 Lexus Is has 47 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Lexus Is?
Top reported problems: Airbags (16 complaints, avg 133,662 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 55,528 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Lexus Is?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,059 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Lexus Is?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Lexus Is include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Lexus Is have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Lexus Is as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Lexus Is?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Is reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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