Does the 2010 Lexus IS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Lexus IS, the most recent reported on October 5, 2009 (Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus IS?

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (16 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (6).

How many 2010 Lexus IS complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 41 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Lexus IS recalls and problems

1 recall and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Lexus IS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Lexus IS recalls

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

NHTSA campaign 09V388000 · reported October 5, 2009 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
The risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags16
Vehicle speed control6
Power train5
Unknown or other5
Engine4
Electrical system3
Tires3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Service brakes2
Steering2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Tires · 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus IS equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-Twenty Tires, Tire Size: 225/35/R20, DOT Number: 1TBAFB95C. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side rear tire experienced a blowout from the inner sidewall. The contact heard a loud boom and pulled into a gas station and became…

Aug 23, 2026 · Tires
255 /40 R18 99Y XL BSW Continental CONTROLCONTACT SPORT SRS+ Tire date: 2125 DOT 1CN0FBF5W Tire pressure rear set at 38 psi checked a week prior. Tire pressure Sensor light was not on at time of incident. Purchased 7 months ago, Jan 16 2026, 3335 miles on the tire when the incident happened. Driving on a country road…

May 8, 2026 · Electrical system · 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus IS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled, the vehicle independently accelerated while the accelerator pedal was not depressed, and all of the doors locked independently and were inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure occurred on…

May 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
My vehicle's dashboard was melting. I thought it was some kind of condensation. When trying to wope it, sticky gook came off on my papertowel explosing the bottom level.of the dashboard. I went through all the levels all.the way to Corporate Lexus legal in TX as the fumes were making me sick. I am a senior citizens…

Dec 16, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Developed a fuel leak at the tank that has previously been exactly described as a recall on the exact year make and model of this vehicle however, when entering my VIN it does not show my VIN number as being affected. I feel there has been a mistake on the Vin number range. However, Lexus refuses to handle the issue…

IS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2007	3	122	6
2008	3	102	4
2009	2	40	4
2010	1	41	7
2011	0	15	0
2012	0	18	3
2013	0	9	2

Across all years, the 2006 IS has the most complaints (143). All Lexus IS years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Lexus IS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Lexus IS, the most recent reported on October 5, 2009 (Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus IS?: Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (16 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (6).
How many 2010 Lexus IS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 41 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.