So this is the 3rd 2nd gen IS I have owned and they all have had the same issue through time. It seems like the area where the front bumper meets the fender on both the driver and passenger side starts develop a gap through time. I don't think Lexus did a very good job designing the fitment of the front bumper on the IS as it seems to be under stress in these areas. Not to mention there is only one bolt holding the bumper to the fender on each side. It appears that the area that clips in closer to the headlights loses it tension through time and pulls out slightly allowing you to see a small gap. I'm wondering if there is a way to fix this? Or has anyone attempted to with any success?

 

Can you post some pictures so we can see how much of a gap you're talking about?

 

things fall apart over time... its not all that bad, but i understand ur concern since its a luxury item

 

Well my car is only a 2008. I can see that maybe in 2016 it would start showing some major wear like the 1st gen IS's but not when it's only 3 year old.

 

I have a 06 350 and i have that too. I really noticed it last weekend as i washed my car. even my side skirt on the passenger side is starting to gap as well. I really dont know what to do about it...guess ill call my insurance??

 

07 with driver side bumper gap. It's under the head light. I will attempt to remove the bumper and align it myself. FYI, that part of the bumper is held by 3 plastic clips that are molded onto the bumper. If one breaks, you'd have to replace the whole bumper.

 

The areas right below the headlight units show such gap through a very few years. The dealer claimed it was normal and would not fix it. Maybe the clips were not working good any more. But the gap still present after using new clips. Just live and drive with the gaps.

 

500 dollars for new front bumper? on sewell would fix it? or is it the acutall clip on the body of the car and not the bumper?

I have an 07 is350 with the same issue. i also have walds in the front wondering if its to heavy for the bumper?

 

My 06 had a fender bender. After repairs, a noticeable gap was left. Damage costs came out of pocket so, I looked for the most affordable shop. I should not had done so. I end up taking it to a different body shop and this guy managed to use screws and fasten these two pieces together. Not 100% but much better than before.

Try re-inforcing it with screws not clips. Screws will force these two parts (fender/bumper) to come together. Clips won't! New bumper not necessary unless, it is really damaged.

 

holy crap I have the same problem its on the drivers side front under the headlight thought it was only me the dealership put on some extra clips and **** still is the same...owell no one notices it unless they REALLY REALLY LOOK but since We are the owners we know every detail about our cars and see the FLAWS AS NO NO's