2010 Lexus HS

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2010 Lexus HS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:14.557Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus HS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2010: 69 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2010: 69 complaints
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YearComplaints
201069
20110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file.

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MY BRAKE BOOSTER FAILS WHILE DRIVING AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR OTHER TOYOTAS NOT FOR LEXUS HS250H HAVE TO PAY OUT OF PACKAGE FOR REPAIR. THE REAR LIGHT IS LED AND THEY BURN OUT NO REPLACEMENT FROM LEXUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190817

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ON JANUARY 27 2012 MY LEXUS TOOK OFF BY ITSELF BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR REPORTED TO LEXUS DEALER THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG ON APRIL 10 2012 WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA IF HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME MORE POWER HITTING A BRICK WALL AND DAMAGING THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120504

ENTERING A FREEWAY FROM A DOWNGRADE CLOVERLEAF ENTRANCE RAMP. DEALER USED NEW CAR, 7,000.00 MILES. DRIVING HOME FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER PURCHASE. WEATHER WAS MIXED RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100215

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, NEARLY 100% OF THE TIME WHEN I HIT A BUMP OF ANY SORT (SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE), THERE IS AN APPARENT LOSS OF BREAKING AND THE CAR ACTUALLY LUNGES FORWARD -- FEELS LIKE ACCELERATION -- AND EVEN PRESSING FIRMLY ON THE BREAK...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120328

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170105

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, electric — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE ACCELERATION CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE ACTIVATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN IT WAS DISENGAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100113

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100303 — service brakes, air

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS AND LEXUS HS250H PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED INCONSISTENT BRAKE FEEL AFTER ABS ACTUATION DURING SLOW AND STEADY APPLICATION

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWRITE THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA A

Campaign 10V039000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100809 — fuel system, gasoline

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HS250h LEXUS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." WHEN THE VEHIC

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BY INSTALLING A NEWLY DESIGNED PROTECTOR COMPONENT FOR THE FUEL FILLER INLET PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AU

Campaign 10V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130807 — service brakes

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 13V235000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Lexus HS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V039000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V285000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V235000 (service brakes) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus HS 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?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS have?

3 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.