no report yet
Service brakes
Risk. As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure.
2010 Lexus HSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus HS, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lexus HS has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Service brakes
16Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes, electric
6Suspension
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Power train
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Air bags
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 2 |
| Service brakes, electric | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Lexus HS 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.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Antilock: control unit/module
Risk. VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE RELATIVE TO A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION 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 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 median. How we score
'10
- Avoid
- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Lexus HS, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What HS owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complete loss of hydraulic brake pressure resulting in brake pedal traveling to the floor. Defect: Brake Actuator and Pump Assembly failure Risk: The vehicle has been deemed unsafe to drive by a certified Lexus technician and I was asked to sign a liability waiver to remove vehicle from dealership.…
Car has a brake malfunction. There was a recall issued for this model in 2013 for this year and model, yet they only included some VIN#'s in the recall when they know most if not all of these models have the problem. Recall: 13V235000 "Model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19,…
Pre Collision System light on dash, abs lights, traction lights etc Error Code C1391which requires a Brake Booster pump AND a Brake booster pump kit due to a MALFUNCTION which should be manufacturers responsibility. They launched a customer support program for a very short period (you had to have…
Own a 2010 HS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.