Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Lexus IS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Lexus IS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 41 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
Of the 41 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 41 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Lexus IS has a limited number of complaints and only one recall, suggesting strong reliability. Airbag issues are most noted, but overall evidence of systemic problems is sparse.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Tire rotations and balance
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery health checks
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Delayed acceleration
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission hesitations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Lexus IS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.