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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
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Recalls

8 total · 8 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V741000 · Oct 2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V005000 · Jan 2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Fuel system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 18V432000 · Jun 2018

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 18V024000 · Jan 2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 16V340000 · May 2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Fuel system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 14V647000 · Oct 2014

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 13V395000 · Sep 2013

The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 13V030000 · Jan 2013

Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

11 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
1

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1
A recent report: DRIVING ON FREEWAY, THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER, AND GIVING GAS TO TRY TO PICK UP SPEED HAD NO EFFECT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME "ON", THEN EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL CONDITION. ALL THESE THINGS…
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DRIVING ON FREEWAY, THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER, AND GIVING GAS TO TRY TO PICK UP SPEED HAD NO EFFECT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME "ON", THEN EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL CONDITION. ALL THESE THINGS HAPPENED WITHIN 2-5 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SO FAR. TWO TIMES IN FEBRUARY, 2016, ONE TIME IN MARCH 9, 2016. THE CAR HAS 22K MILES NOW.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10846261 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: THE RIGHT REAR BRIDGESTONE TIRE ON MY 2010 LEXUS 350 IS C BLEW OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THE FREE WAY ON 2/13/2013. THE WHOLE TIRE IS SHREDDED AND ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF TREAD REMAINS ON THE VERY…
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THE RIGHT REAR BRIDGESTONE TIRE ON MY 2010 LEXUS 350 IS C BLEW OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THE FREE WAY ON 2/13/2013. THE WHOLE TIRE IS SHREDDED AND ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF TREAD REMAINS ON THE VERY LIP PF THE WHEEL. THE TIRE SIZE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400 255/40R18, DOT EL 3A DAN1510. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10499590 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
7

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 7
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 350C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 350C. 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. LEXUS OF MARIN OF SAN RAFAL, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11006227 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
2

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1
A recent report: I LIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AND HAVE A LEXUS 2010 IS 350C WITH 56K AND DUE TO THE TAKATA RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 356 DAYS, AS I SIGNED…
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I LIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AND HAVE A LEXUS 2010 IS 350C WITH 56K AND DUE TO THE TAKATA RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 356 DAYS, AS I SIGNED AN AFFIDAVIT THAT I WOULD NOT DRIVE MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE AIRBAGS WERE AVAILABLE, AND LEXUS WOULD PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION UNTIL THE AIRBAGS WERE AVAILABLE. NOW THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE AND IS BECOME STICKY TO THE TOUCH, BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR. CHECKING THE FORUMS AND NOTICES ONLINE THIS APPEARS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE AS THE "CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM" - ZE6 - FOR STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARDS FOR THE IS MODELS FROM 2006-2008. HOWEVER THIS ISSUE IS GLOBAL TO ALL IS MODELS NOT JUST THE 2006-2008 MODELS. PLEASE HELP AS THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE IN SOUTH FLORIDA WITH THE EXTREME HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE SUN REFLEX'S FROM THE DASHBOARD AND THE DRIVER COULD HAVE A COLLISION IF NOT FIXED. NOTICED THIS ISSUE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AFTER DRIVING THE CAR HOME FROM HAVING THE AIRBAGS REPLACED. I WENT TO DUST THE DASHBOARD ONCE HOME AND NOTICED THE DUSTER WOULD NOT SLIDE AS IT ONCE WAS ABLE TO, AND THEN REALIZED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE DASHBOARD.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11032226 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 11 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2013 and 2017, roughly 2 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.