Lexus IS250 owners have reported 2 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Is250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when she shut the passenger side rear door and all of the doors locked. The contact also stated that the key fob was inside of the vehicle when the failure occurred. In order to re-enter the vehicle, the contact had to locate a spare key. The vehicle was not yet taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The electronic key somehow locked the doors with the key inside. I opened up the front passenger door, which unlocks all the doors, set my purse with the electronic key on the front seat, closed that door, opened the back door, put my 15 month-old granddaughter in her car seat, closed her door, and heard all the doors lock. One of the safety features of this car is that you are not supposed to be able to lock your keys inside. We had to call the police, and they had to break a window to get the car open. It was about 90 degrees outside, and she had been in there for about 12 minutes. Lexus has no idea why this occurred, nor are they taking full responsibility to fix my damaged windows--one is broken and several others are chipped. They are "good willing the parts" on the broken window.