KnownCarProblems2010 Lexus HS Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus HS, most often about the brakes (51% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is the most complained-about HS model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Lexus HS problems
Brakes
36 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Lexis hs250h 2010.....on 4 different ocasions the brakes fade and almost caused me to have a rear end accident. I informed Lexus and they said there was nothing wrong. I have owned a hybrid car in the past and the brakes on that car worked as they should. This vehicle you can not tell if it will stop in time.
On january 27 2012 my Lexus took off by itself brakes would not stop the car reported to Lexus dealer they found nothing wrong on april 10 2012 while on vacation in florida if happened again this time more power hitting a brick wall and damaging the car that we had to sell it because we were afraid to drive it.
Service Brakes, Electric
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
Not sure what happened but the car ran into a barrier pole while turning into the parking garage. The front bumper was damaged. I cannot tell if it was a problem with brake or not.
My car has lost braking/slipped 3 or 4 times in the same spot on my street where there is uneven payment. I drive the new Lexus hs250h... It sounds very similar to the prius brake recall. I have had the car 2 months. After a couple of brake pressings, the brakes resume.
Suspension
6 complaints · 9%Electrical
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Brake booster not working a safety issue toyota will not take responsibility the same thing is happening with the prius they use the same system.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250h. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal a second time, the vehicle jerked while responding sluggishly. The contact stated that the…
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%Tl contact owns a 2010 Lexus hs250h. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH on normal road conditions with the acceleration cruise control feature activated. The cruise control system failed to function when it was disengaged. The acceleration continued, followed by an unintended increase in speed. The driver…
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, when braking without a warning the vehicle accelerated on its own. She stepped on the brakes with extreme pressure and it still did not stop. After a while the brakes engaged and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 4%Hello, I have a 2010 Lexus hs250h. The car is wonderful, but since it has recently started raining in my area, I have had several experiences when my right tires go over two small metal plates in the road near my house and I apply the brakes and the car seems to go out of control. It appears to seize and slip, and it…
On at least three separate occasions, my Lexus HS 250h has had a sensation of losing its brakes. Each occurrence happened while slowing to a stop on a bumpy road. As the brakes are applied to stop, if the car hits a pothole or bump, it feels as though I am on glare ice with no deceleration at all. The sensation lasts…
Transmission
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I am the second owner of this Lexus hs250 purchased 7/2020 it had a recalled hybrid transaxle replaced 7/2018, by the previous owner. However on 8/11/2020 upon starting the car and driving just 4000 the hybrid battery failed and needs to be replaced. I have read that the previous recall is to blame for the hybrid…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%Tl contact owns a 2010 Lexus hs250. The vehicle was repaired for recall 10v285000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage). When the contact received the vehicle back and was driving approximately 65 MPH, he heard a rattle from under the vehicle. One week later, he could no longer hear the rattling. He then noticed the check…
I am the second owner of this Lexus hs250 purchased 7/2020 it had a recalled hybrid transaxle replaced 7/2018, by the previous owner. However on 8/11/2020 upon starting the car and driving just 4000 the hybrid battery failed and needs to be replaced. I have read that the previous recall is to blame for the hybrid…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Lexus HS recalls
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on august 7, 2013. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 prius vehicles manufactured march 31, 2009, through october 9, 2009; and model year 2010 lexus hs250h vehicles manufactured june 19, 2009, through october 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
Fuel system: storage
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the affected vehicles by installing a newly designed protector component for the fuel filler inlet pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 hs250h lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." when the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2010 Lexus HS
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus HS?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (36 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); service Brakes, Electric (6 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); suspension (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 5, 2013 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Lexus HS?
- It is the most complained-about HS model year since 2000, with 70 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Lexus HS years
- 2010