repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2010 Lexus HS 250 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-596 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Suspension
20Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
6Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
5Vehicle speed control
3Exterior lighting
2Visibility
2Fuel/propulsion system
75 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 30 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other HS 250 Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the HS 250 Hybrid median. How we score
'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Low-speed surgingNo recall
In owners' words
What HS 250 Hybrid owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated had they had recently purchased the vehicle and had minor repairs performed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle could not be aligned due to the repair as stated in NHTSA Campaign Number:…
I PURCHASED A 2010 HS 250H LEXUS IN AUG 8, 2016. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS BEEN RECALLED 7 TIMES WITH SERIOUS UNDER THE HOOD ISSUES AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY ONE OUTSTANDING THE ONE I STUMBLED UPON DUE TO RESEARCH. THIS CAR HAS RUINED MY LIFE.IT HAS NEEDED ALL SORT OF REPAIRS SINCE I PURCHASED…
THIS CAR HAS HAD 7 RECALLS. WHEN YOU REVIEW THE CARFAX OR NHTSA WEBSITE, IT ONLY SHOW OPEN RECALLS. THE REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEM WAS ORIGINALLY RECALLED 08/02/12 RECALL NUMBER 12V37-3000, DEALERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT FOR LOOSE TIE-ROD NUTS AND REPLACE AS NEEDED. THEN 08/28/13 RECALL NOTICE…
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