Lexus IS owners have reported 21 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Rear brake calipers seized, needed replacement. Excess rust, material appears defective. Also cause of rear brake pad replacement. Read details...
I am writing to report a brake failure on my new Lexus Is 350 while parallel parking. I backed my car into the space, and then touched the gas lightly to move it forward to close the 4 to 5 foot gap. I put foot on brake and pushed down. Brake went down close to floor and did not stop car. Read details...
Lexus knows about and will not fix the 1st generation of direct fuel injection on the Is250/350 engines model years 2006-2013. Lexus claims to me that when in cold climates the fuel will condense on cylinder walls and then contaminate the oil. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Is350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the brakes made a grinding noise and wore out prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the front brake pads and noticed that the odometer had been tampered with. Read details...