2008 Lexus IS250 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions
Model Years:
Problem:

CRITICAL - AFFECTED TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR PASSENGER SIDE [STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY]

Models affected:
  • 2008 Lexus IS250 Prestige GSE20R

Risk of fuel leak

Problem:

Fuel pressure sensor sealing property of gasket could become degraded over time, risk of fuel leak & potential fire hazard

Models affected:
  • 2008 Lexus IS250 Prestige GSE20R

Airbag

Problem:

Replacement takata airbag inflators may not fully inflate front passenger airbag increasing the risk of injury in an accident

Models affected:
  • 2008 Lexus IS250 Prestige GSE20R

Risk of fuel leak

Problem:

Fuel pressure sensor could loosen over time which may cause fuel to leak past gasket & increase risk of a vehicle fire

Models affected:
  • 2008 Lexus IS250 Prestige GSE20R