Recall 13V-030: 2006–2012 Lexus IS 250, 2010–2012 Lexus IS 250C and 3 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for visibility/wiper, reported to NHTSA on Jan 30, 2013, covering about 267,718 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility/Wiper |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V030000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS 250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Lexus IS 250C | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Lexus IS 350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Lexus IS 350C | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Lexus IS F | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-030?
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.
How is recall 13V-030 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.