Lexus IS owners have reported 20 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 (10 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...
Car runs great until check engine light comes on followed by vsc and then brake light. When those lights come on it runs rough and brakes make gear noise under driver's side hood area. Brake Is very sluggish and almost non existent when it fails. Read details...
The vehicle has lunged forward while slowing down or at very slow speeds, and the brakes do not operate effectively. The brake Is always pressed down as far as it goes without avail. There Is no precursor as to when it will happen. In total, the engine lunged forward about 6 times. Read details...