2010 Lexus Is: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Lexus Is: 1 recall, 40 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #09V388000 · 2009 · 4,445,056 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (16): the most common themes are warning light on (2), fails to deploy (2).
- Speed control / throttle (6): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), warning light on (2), sudden acceleration (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (5): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (2).
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2010 Lexus Is has 40 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 27 Is model years for complaints (1.8× the average Is year). Complaints peaked in 2016 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 9 years old, at a median of 67,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (40 complaints, 2 recalls), 2011 (15 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Premium |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Premium |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Premium |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Lexus Is have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2010 Lexus Is. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Lexus Is problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (16), speed control / throttle (6), transmission & drivetrain (5).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Lexus Is get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (S6)), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Lexus Is repair manual?
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