2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 76 |
| 2011 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
39% of complaints: suspension — 30 distinct reports on file.
26% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY20% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20171226
I WAS PARALLEL PARKING THE CAR. I PULLED ALONGSIDE THE CURB BEHIND A VOLVO AND STOPPED THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120722
8% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20171226
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I WAS PARALLEL PARKING THE CAR. I PULLED ALONGSIDE THE CURB BEHIND A VOLVO AND STOPPED THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120722
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 wheel
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 prevent
Campaign 12V373000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 13V383000 — check if this car was fixed
Low-speed surging
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.
Campaign 16V596000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V619000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (30 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 12V373000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V383000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V596000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V619000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.