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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2004 Lexus IS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component29
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 8 | 28 |
| Structure | 7 | 24 |
| Air bags | 6 | 21 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 14 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Tires | 2 | 7 |
| Wheels | 2 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names IS300, IS300 Sportcross.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The gas pedal will intermittently stop working. Forcing one to pull over, restart the car, and/or have the vehicle towed for repair.”
- Engine
“Engine quit on highway at 65 mph coasted of shoulder of road. Wrecker dropped at dealer. They mis diagnosed a bad coil. Approximately 6 hours later the car quit in same way again.”
- Air bags
“Sticky residue due to the melting material on the dashboard causes fumes. Fumes are toxic and is getting in the ac and ventilation. Melting dashboard. Sticky residue. Clothes will stick to it.”
Other Lexus IS model years
- 200811 recalls270 complaints
- 200711 recalls388 complaints
- 200616 recalls426 complaints
- 20050 recalls16 complaints
- 20040 recalls29 complaints
- 20030 recalls33 complaints
- 20020 recalls40 complaints
- 20010 recalls28 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2004 RX6 recalls327 complaints
- 2004 ES2 recalls190 complaints
- 2004 LS3 recalls36 complaints
- 2004 GX1 recall85 complaints
- 2004 LX3 recalls18 complaints
- 2004 SC4 recalls14 complaints
- 2003 GS0 recalls21 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2004 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2004 Lexus IS. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Lexus IS?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Lexus IS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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