2011 Lexus HS 250 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags22
Exterior lighting11
Parking brake11
Power train11
Service brakes11
Steering11
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2011 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
In owners' words

What HS 250 Hybrid owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKE AND STEERING MALFUNCTION. I HAD STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A CITY STREET WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I STARTED OFF AND THERE WAS A VERY SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD. AS I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, I KEPT GOING TO THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO STEER THE CAR BACK BUT IT…
Complaint 10940019 · Jan 5, 2017 · 54,800 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID. AFTER THE PARK BRAKE BUTTON WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A TOE INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT…
Complaint 10790619 · Nov 16, 2015 · 52,000 miles

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