NHTSA Recall 13V030000: Visibility/wiper
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 267,718 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Lexus IS 250.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V030000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Report received | January 30, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V030000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.