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2005 Lexus IS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 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 component16
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 38 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 13 |
| Suspension | 2 | 13 |
| Power train | 2 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
| Steering | 1 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 6 |
| Visibility | 1 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 6 |
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
- Service brakes
“As I prepared to make a right turn onto a busy street, I suddenly could not brake normally.”
- Unknown or other
“Sticky dashboard. Dashboard has become sticky to the touch and stains anything that comes in contact.”
- Steering
“Suspension problems on my lexus is300. The front upper and lower ball joints keep going out. Tie rod ends. Front control arm. Alignment is always off. The car drives with vibrations and shimmy from left to right.”
Other Lexus IS model years
- 200910 recalls92 complaints
- 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
- 2005 RX4 recalls194 complaints
- 2005 ES2 recalls200 complaints
- 2005 LS1 recall26 complaints
- 2005 GX1 recall33 complaints
- 2005 LX3 recalls9 complaints
- 2005 SC4 recalls12 complaints
- 2006 GS8 recalls180 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2005 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 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 2005 Lexus IS?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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