Wiper arm may loosen
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V030000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V030000?
NHTSA recall 13V030000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 30, 2013. It addresses: Wiper arm may loosen. The recall affects approximately 267,718 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V030000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.