Equipment Problems of Lexus IS - part 1

Vehicles manufactured by Lexus/Toyota from 2014 onward have been reported to experience rainwater intrusion into the trunk area, attributed to a faulty tail light nut composed of plastic with a rubber gasket. Lexus/Toyota Is fully aware of this Issue, which can lead to water damaging electrical components or result in trunk flooding if the problem goes unnoticed. ” causing expensive damage to audio system. As it did with mine.

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Exterior driver's door mirror failure. The mirror Is insecure, loose, unstable, not secured to the door, and rotates freely on its own. This condition makes it impossible and dangerous for the vehicle's driver to observe any vehicle approaching from the rear, left of the driver's side. The mirror Is not secured to the vehicle's driver's door and spins freely. The driver cannot observe any approaching vehicles when pulling out from a parallel parking spot. This condition Is this vehicle's "2nd" such incident. Previously, this identical situation happened to the mirror mounted on the passenger side door about 2 years earlier. The maintenance record Is on file at the dealership. I paid the chatham Lexus dealership approximately $1000. 00 to correct this.

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The dashboard Is melting leather, as well as the inside door panels on all four doors that are leather. It burns my wife’s skin and my kids while leaving sticky black residue on our skins. It Is melting so bad there are chunks missing from the leather from a simple rub.

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My car experienced sudden unintended acceleration. I was at a stop light preparing to turn right when my car accelerated of its own accord crashing into the vehicle in front of me. My foot was firmly on the brake, but I had lost control over the vehicle. Whatever electrical defect I experienced, it was sufficient to rev the engine by itself and override the braking system enough that the vehicle advanced forward in an out-of-control manner. It was unintended, unexpected and beyond my ability to control. Failing to recognize the braking system, my vehicle collided into the vehicle a second time. Because my foot was on the brake and my vehicle still advanced forward, I initially thought I had been hit from behind. However, the erratic rpm behavior and the vehicle's continued acceleration while braking confirmed I was no longer in control of the vehicle. Acting promptly, I immediately took the gear shifter out of drive and put into neutral. It was then and only then that I regained control of the vehicle: it stopped accelerating, stopped revving of its own accord and began responding to the braking system. Please note: my foot was not on the gas pedal, for as soon as I took it out of drive, the rpm returned to normal (I. E. The erratic behavior indicated by the tachometer's rpm, stopped). Had my foot been on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal, the revving would have continued to behave as before; but it did not. (I do not have an all-weather floor mat. It Is neither here nor there, because in the event that I did have one, you would expect the rpm behavior to continue when put into neutral; but again, all behavior returned to normal when the vehicle was put in neutral. ) though I am sympathetic to those that panic in a moment of distress, I was of a present enough mind to know what was happening. An electrical engineer with intimate knowledge of the computer system for this vehicle would be the best to assess what went wrong from a technical perspective.

Lexus had a recall for a faulty servo motor back in 2021. The recall work was performed; however, the same Issue Is happening again. The airflow on the “head only” setting comes out extremely low and blows air on the feet. This Is the second malfunction for this electrical component within a four year period and shows faulty components being placed in vehicles. This can become a very dangerous situation if air or heat Is not flowing properly from the vents. It can create situations where driver Is not comfortable due to any health conditions or other reasons, and can create a potential accident hazard.

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I was in a vehicle accident on March 30. A accident that could have been avoided if the horn on the Is350 2021 was louder. The vehicle that collided into my vehicle was a Dodge ram that was hauling a travel trailer which was what hit me. I tried honking various times to let the driver know that I was present and that they were merging onto my lane and I believe due to the weak sound of the horns installed in these vehicles the driver of the other car did not hear my warnings and collided into me.

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The dashboard glares when it Is sunny outside and at night when cars are driving past on the other side, this Is a huge safety Issue as it impairs visibility. The dashboard Is also very sticky.

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The dashboard appears to be decomposing, creating a sticky top layer which in addition to being extremely uncomfortable Is reflective in direct sunlight obscuring general visibility and oncoming traffic. There was a similar occurrence with previous Toyota and Lexus models: the problem - the dashboards in certain Toyota and Lexus models, particularly those from 2003-2011, were made with a material that was prone to melting and becoming sticky under prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight. This could lead to the dashboard cracking, becoming glossy, and even oozing a sticky, shiny substance. Affected models - most commonly affected models included the 4th generation 4runner, 3rd generation avalon, 6th generation camry, 1st generation camry hybrid, 1st generation sienna, and 1st generation solara. Toyota's response - Toyota responded to the Issue with various measures, including: warranty extensions: Toyota announced extending warranty coverage on affected dashboards to 10 years for some models. Customer campaigns - some Toyota models were the subject of specific campaigns to address the sticky dashboard Issue. Reimbursement programs: Toyota offered reimbursement for repairs performed on affected dashboards. Class action lawsuits - several class action lawsuits were filed against Toyota and other automakers due to the melting dashboard Issue. Safety concerns - the melting dashboards could also cause glare on the windshield, making it difficult for drivers to see, which raised safety concerns.

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The dashboard Is melting a known error to Lexus and when the sun hits it reflects off the melted dash and puts a glare on the windshield. Lexus knew about the problem and instead of doing a recall they did an extended warranty back in 2017. I took mine in and assumed they replaced dash and door panels. Called this year because my dash was melting and they stated all they did was the door panels back in 2017. I have informed my local dealership as well as corporate and neither seem willing to help or fix the Issue. There are all kinds of write up online about this Issue. It Is definitely a safety Issue that should have been addressed a while back but wasn’t.

The dashboard Is melting and makes a glare on the windshield making it hard to see the dashboard Is melting and sticky also on the door panels I almost crashed when I couldn’t see due to the glare of the melting dashboard reflecting on the windshield.

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It was regular morning on memorial day and I had not used the car all weekend since I really dont drive unless it to and back from work. I started the engine like would any other day and the car began to shake out of nowhere. The check engine went off, the yield sign went off and the traction control went off. I thought maybe it was time to change my brakes because the dealership had recommended it. I changed my brakes and got new tires but the car still shook. I continued to drive like that to work because I had no choice it shaked mostly on idle and I drove like that for a few days on Friday as I was coming back from work on the freeway the car shook in the freeway as I exit out the freeway the car felt almost if I couldn't pick up an speed and I got extremely scared with the cars flying by. I decided not to drive and take it to a nearby mechanic I thought maybe the spark plugs or coils might be the Issue but after 3 days in the shop and replacing spark plugs he confirmed it was the direct fuel pump and possibly the fuel injector. . . . My car Is only used to drive to and back from work and only has 58k miles. I believe this Is a default manufacturer part and I need help recalling this particular part on my vehicle.

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Ac blend doors are non functional and a known Issue but only did it on a select few cars and only for a year past warranty.

I was driving approx. 60 entering on ramp of freeway when car suddenly loses power to accelerator not entire car, I almost was hit by other drivers I couldnt accelerate or anything. I panicked then started pumping accelerator then it finally catches and sped up. I immediately got off freeway. Then next day cel, check vsc light and skid light all came on. This car Is very dangerous. Whatcan I do??? I refuse to use the freeway until this problem Is resolved.

All four (4) door actuators stopped working or work intermittently. This Is a known Issue with both front and rear driver and passenger doors. Automobile doors will not open.

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Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on highway, no debris or accident happened. Spontaneous sunroof glass shatter.

The sunroof exploded while driving on a freeway. No rocks were involved, very loud explosion. Sun shade was closed, which prevented glass from getting inside car.

From my past research I’ve noticed there were recalls about the headlight ballast flashing, and getting replaced my car has this problem but never had a recall. The rear view mirror Is fading and turning black making me not able to see. And all of my interior Is becoming shiny and brittle making it hard to see out of my vehicle at anytime of day or night.

The problem I am experiencing pertains to the dash of my Lexus Is 250. The dash cover has melted, most likely due to exposure to heat during sunny days. This melting dash has created a dangerous situation, as it causes a glaring reflection on the windshield, impairing my vision while driving. This glare poses a significant safety risk to both my and other road users, especially during sunny days when the reflection becomes more pronounced. My primary concern Is that despite being aware of this safety Issue and having conducted a recall, Lexus has chosen to put a deadline on addressing this problem. This approach contradicts the fundamental principle of ensuring the safety and well-being of Lexus vehicle owners and other road users. The melting dash Issue Is a manufacturing fault, and it should be addressed regardless of when it manifests itself.

I am writing to bring to your attention the grave matter of odometer rollback fraud, consumer law violations, and a series of fraudulent activities that have occurred in connection with my recent vehicle purchase. I am seeking a settlement of $60,000 to rectify the significant damages and hardships I have endured as a result of these unethical practices. The Issues at hand stem from the fraudulent rollback of the odometer by 100,000 miles on the vehicle I purchased from a moving rides dealership. This deception has not only violated various consumer protection laws and department of motor vehicle regulations but has also endangered my safety and well-being by knowingly selling me a vehicle that was not roadworthy and unsafe to operate . In light of these unfortunate events, I would like to detail a few aspects for which I am seeking compensation: 1. Reimbursement for travel expenses: I incurred considerable expenses, both monetary and time-wise, traveling a total of 1,025 miles for trips related to the purchase and subsequent Issues with the vehicle. The 22 hours spent on the road and the three days of missed work have imposed severe financial strain. 2. Insurance payment refund: I was coerced into obtaining insurance coverage before taking possession of the vehicle, due to misrepresentation of the condition of the vehicle I didn’t get to take the car home till three weeks after the purchase. 3. Down payment refund: the undue distress caused by this fraudulent transaction warrants the return of my initial down payment. 4. Legal fees and filing costs: pursuing justice has come at a significant cost, both in terms of legal representation and filing fees, which I believe should be compensated. 5. Vehicle rental reimbursement: the unsafe condition of the purchased vehicle, compounded by expired tags, made it essential for me to secure alternative transportation for both work and personal use. 6. Restitution for pain and suffering.

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When driving at high speeds on the highway (75-85mph) after about 20 mins or so, the steering wheel feels like it locks up or gets stuck. The only way to get it back to normal Is to jerk the wheel a bit resulting in swerving. This happens almost everytime I travel across the state. The car has passed all inspections at the Lexus dealer. This past visit to the dealership, the tie rod was found to be corroded, however the technician does not believe that Is the Issue. We believe it Is the steering rack. This car has not been in any major accidents and was having this safety Issue prior to a slight fender bender. The Issue Is a huge safety concern because the steering wheel "stops respondings" and needs to be jerked or swerved to go back to normal.

- the door panel and dashboard Is melting under normal to warm weather conditions. Yes. - the rubber Is degrading and coming off in pieces . I am concerned that inhalation or contact with this rubber material Is a chemical hazard and/or carcinogenic. Also, the shiny sticky dash impedes my driving visibility with a constant glare. - yes, Lexus offered a limited recall for 2-3 years only. I was never informed of the Issue despite going to a Lexus dealership for another safety recall in 2017. - it has been inspected by Toyota but not Lexus. - the rubber began to noticeably degrade in 2019, however, it’s likely it began earlier. It has progressively worsened over time. The recall expired in 2018. I informed Lexus, who greedily stated that they could not help me despite them knowingly installing faulty, failing parts in the car, which may be carcinogenic, and as well as, negatively diminishes my visibility with a reflective glare. Plastic and rubber should not melt at normal temperatures and I have never encountered this Issue with any car I’ve ever owned.

My vehicle has a sticky dashboard and has a reflection to my front windshield. When it Is sunny, that reflection Is very blinding when I’m driving. My vehicle Is available for inspection if needed. I am scared for myself and my passengers when I’m driving. My vision Is 20/20 and this reflection Is very bothersome. The Issue has been confirmed by my local mechanic. I called the dealership and they also confirmed the Issue, but they were unable to assist me and recommended me to file a complaint with NHTSA. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer (I offered to do so but they did not confirm an appointment for any further assistance), police, insurance, etc. There were no warning lamps, or any notices for this Issue.

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While driving there was no warning lamps messages or other symptoms to any problems. I went to slow down so I could turn around because I missed my stop. The brakes started feeling less pressure I looked up and there was black smoke coming from under the hood then I saw flames. Then the car blew up.

While I was driving, I went to slow down to turn around and my car started smoking and caught fire. It started from under the hood towards the passenger side front closer to the headlight you could just start seeing flames coming from there so I put it in park and hopped out and got as much stuff as I could out of the car. There was no warning signs no lights came on nothing.

My dashboard Is melting due to a manufacturing defect. The glare from my dashboard makes driving difficult as the glare can blind you. The chemical smell from the melting Is horrible. I have placed a dash cover on which has helped but if I am in an accident this dash cover will impede the correct deployment of my airbag on the passenger side. Also the inside door panels are melting and are becoming a "putty" like substance. Everything sticks to it. Including my clothes. While driving I have had to jerk my arm from the rest on the door trim to remove it. This can cause my vehicle to possibly swerve off the road or into oncoming traffic. Warranty enhancement program – zld and customer support program zlz were the remedies for this Issue. But these have expired. The manufacturer will not honor this or consider this a safety / hazardous Issue and correct it now. This Is a safety Issue and needs to be addressed.

Front dashboard Is sticky, cracked, and peeling off as well as the front and back door panels.

My dash and door panels are sticky and crumbling to pieces. Also, my door handles aren't working on the car. Every time I open the door the handles are stuck on the driver and passenger side. Also, my floor mats are constantly wet and I'm not sure why. I don't want it to get worst and build mold or start to rust.

The dash Is shining and obstructs my view of the road.

Sticky dash and door panels when its hot.

My Issue pertains to the sticky dash and the same materials used on parts of the door near the handles. When the temperature gets over 80 degrees the material starts to melt and becomes extreme hot and sticky. When I tried to grab papers I left on the dash I had to tear them off and it left a sticky substance. It also can become extremely hot and when I hit any part of the dash when heated it burns and sticks to me. I attempted to contact Lexus and they declined my claim because it Is not a �safety Issue to them or the NHTSA�.

Lexus recall for sticky panels inside cars, including 2006 Is 250 dear NHTSA: according to best recollection, as well as information provided by Lexus corporate and glendale, CA Lexus dealership, the following events have transpired. Years ago, I was notified to bring my car in for sticky/melting dashboard and side panel Issues. In Dec 2015, I brought the car to Lexus dealership in glendale, CA to replace the front panel. During the Dec 2015 visits, I inquired about the side panels too, front and back. I was told these parts were not available yet and when they were, I'd know. I kept in contact with Lexus glendale, and came back in in Dec 2017 finally to replace side panels front and back. During Dec 2017 visit, I was told side panels for the back were not available yet and only front side panels were completed. It Is now 2/25/21, and nothing Is fixed on back side panels. Today, the dealer has stated they cannot assist further. Lexus corporate passed me off in Jan 2021, to local dealer Lexus glendale. Lexus corporate claims since the recall efforts purportedly �ended,� in 2017, there's nothing they can do. I relied on their agent, the glendale dealer to fairly manage this process for years. 2. 4. 21-2. 25. 2021, was stream of calls/texts with Lexus glendale who 1st stated they would look into this on their insurance and getting it taken care of, to looking for old records that they could not reconcile because they had a systems change, to today 2/25/21with the dealer stating they cannot help further. Nothing has been done to date by Lexus corporate or glendale Lexus to address this matter, which each shirking its accountability to the other. Lexus's models from 2006 and spanning a number of years have had multiple upon multiple recalls. Everything from gas components, to brakes, to fuel injectors, to melting dashboards and etc. Can you please help?.

Extremely terrible material used on the dash and door panels. Sticky black material sticking to my children and their clothes.

I don't have to press the brake to switch gear like to put it from parked to drive.

Purchased a car. . . Owner said it has 139k miles on dashboard clean title no accident after I completed the deal I decided to look up the carfax it Is stating 183k miles I believe the they did the odometer rollback fraud I also checked on Lexus service history report also stating 183k in 03/2017 the seller said everything Is original no changes were made.

I went to start my vehicle and it started turning but never started. After a few tries it started and then completely went out every time. I haven't been able to use my vehicle for almost a month now. I got 3 different mechanics to look at it and they still weren't able to get it back working and I all they could tell me was it had something to do with the fuel pump and the high pressure pump.