2006–2012 Lexus IS 350C, IS F, IS 250 and more recall: Visibility/wiper
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V030000
- Reported
- January 30, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Visibility/wiper
- Vehicles affected
- About 267,718
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative.
Safety risk
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Lexus IS 250 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Lexus IS 250C (2010, 2011, 2012); Lexus IS 350 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Lexus IS 350C (2010, 2011, 2012); Lexus IS F (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
What is the fix?
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.