Radio problem in Lexus IS – keeps resetting, shows the logo and does not respond? We have an effective solution
Lexus IS is a car associated with reliability, comfort, and high build quality. Unfortunately, even in such well-engineered vehicles, typical electronic failures can occur. One of the most frequently reported issues in Lexus IS models from 2013–2019 is a failure of the head unit / radio navigation system with part number 86140-53161 (front marking 100173).
If your radio keeps resetting, only displays the Lexus logo, or stops responding to buttons — this article is for you.
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Common symptoms of a faulty Lexus IS radio (86140-53161)
We regularly receive units with identical symptoms. Most commonly reported issues include:
• The radio does not respond to buttons or knobs
• Continuous system rebooting
• Lexus logo appears and the system restarts (so-called logo reset)
• Device resets when Bluetooth is activated
• No access to multimedia or navigation functions
The issue usually worsens gradually until the radio becomes completely unusable.
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What causes this failure?
In Lexus IS models from these years, the problem is not software-related but caused by internal electronic failures within the head unit. The most common faults affect:
• power supply stabilization components,
• CAN communication control circuits,
• system boot initialization components.
As a result:
• software updates do not solve the problem,
• battery reset does not fix the issue,
• replacing the entire unit is very expensive and the units are often hard to find.
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Professional Lexus IS radio repair – instead of costly replacement
At our service center, we offer professional repair of the 86140-53161 head unit used in Lexus IS models from 2013–2019.
What makes our service stand out?
Electronics repair – not just a “reset”
We eliminate the root cause of the failure, not just the symptoms.
CAN-bus testing
Each repaired unit undergoes rigorous testing on a specially built CAN-bus test bench that simulates real vehicle operation.
2-year warranty
We provide a full written warranty for every completed repair.
Free diagnostics
We first inspect the device and provide a quote — you decide whether to proceed with the repair.
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How to order Lexus IS radio repair?
The process is simple and safe:
1. Remove the radio from your vehicle
2. Send it to us
3. We diagnose the unit and contact you with a quote
4. After approval, we repair and test the device
5. We return the fully functional radio with warranty
Why repair instead of replacing the radio?
• significantly lower cost than a new unit
• retention of original vehicle equipment
• no coding or compatibility issues
• fast turnaround time
• proven, long-lasting solution
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Summary
If the radio in your Lexus IS (2013–2019):
• keeps resetting,
• only displays the logo,
• does not respond to buttons,
• freezes after activating Bluetooth,
it is very likely that the issue concerns the 86140-53161 (100173) head unit.
Instead of a costly replacement — choose professional repair at a specialized service center.
Have questions? Contact us — we’ll be happy to help.
