Is the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid

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2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:08.998Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 76
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Suspension

Complaints per year

2010: 76 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2010	76
2011	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

39% · 30 reports

Service brakes

28% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

20% · 15 reports

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

On 9/29/2017 while turning left at night in a dark road all interior and exterior lights went out. We crashed into wall beside the city street and our car was totaled. We filed a claim with Lexus at that time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

I was parallel parking the car. I pulled alongside the curb behind a Volvo and stopped the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-22

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and fuel/propulsion system

Electronic stability control (esc)

8% · 6 reports

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

7% · 5 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2012-11-30Suspension12V373000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to…

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2013-08-27Suspension13V383000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage.

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2015-10-19Defect petitionClosed 2016-02-25 Low-speed surging
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2016-10-03Suspension16V596000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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2017-12-01Electrical system17V619000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. Owners may contact 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is HLE.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Suspension: 30 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 12V373000 · Suspension
Recall 13V383000 · Suspension
Recall 16V596000 · Suspension
Recall 17V619000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid?: The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.