Most common 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid problems
Share of the 76 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus HS 250 Hybrid complaints by model year
2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid recalls (4)
Electrical system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid vehicles. A component within the hybrid transaxle assembly may short circuit and result in a reduction or a complete loss of available power for moving the vehicle.
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.
Suspension › Rear
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.
Suspension › Rear
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 alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust…
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.
Suspension › Rear
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 alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid:
Low-speed surging
In a letter dated September 15, 2015, a consumer submitted a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alleging that software defects caused an accident experienced by his wife in their model year 2010 Lexus HS250H vehicle as she was attempting to park the vehicle.
What 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid owners say
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The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated had they had recently purchased the vehicle and had minor repairs performed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle could not be aligned due to the repair as stated in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V596000 (Suspension). The contact stated that the tie rod could not be adjusted. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer to get the vehicle repaired. The contact reached out to the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be inspected by an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel bearings on the rear driver's wheel needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part was no longer manufactured by the vehicle manufacturer however, there was an aftermarket part to fix the vehicle. …
The 2010 hs250h rear lower suspension arm recall flaw the safety recall work caused non-recoverable damages to the rear tires of my 2010 hs250h. Toronto Lexus told me that the damages to the tires wererear due to misalignment by westside Lexus. Lexus USA only reimbursed me a small portion of the total cost (redo of recall work + 4 new tires). Neither Lexus USA nor westside Lexus would pay for the damages on the tires. The story: I purchase the Lexus 2010 h250h from westside Lexus houston in 2010. On April 10, 2015, westside Lexus did a recall work on the rear suspension arms (rear tie rods). At the same time, I had westdise Lexus installed 4 new dunlop 225/45zr18 tires. Feb. 2017 I moved back to Canada. On the long weekend of aug. 2017, I was driving on highway near toronto. One of rear tire suddenly burst out. I sent the car to a Lexus service center in toronto for repair. …
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The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH in traffic, he depressed the brake pedal for slowing traffic ahead however, the brake pedal became firm and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated he depressed the brake pedal with more force and the vehicle started slowing down but did not stop as needed. The contact felt as if the brake pedal was jammed. The contact stated that the ABS and check brake lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop as needed and only the forward movement of the vehicles in front kept him from crashing into the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake, the brake pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle began to swerve and displayed a tugging with the steering wheel. The contact was able to turn into a grassy area to the right where the vehicle eventually stopped. The brake master warning light, brake warning light, electronic brake control, ABS, and traction control warning lights are illuminated. The vehicle had begun making a humming then grinding noise. The failure reoccurred intermittently while driving at various speeds and more consistently. The contact learned that the failure was an indication that the actuator had failed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on rough pavement and applying the brake, the vehicle jolted forward nearly crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic found no failure with the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V039000 (Service Brakes, Air). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. Also, while driving the engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle should off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine battery had failed. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V619000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her daughter was attempting to reverse, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transaxle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V619000 (Electrical System) for which the vehicle was previously repaired. The manufacturer stated that the warranty for the repair had expired. The failure mileage was 1,030.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the HS 250 Hybrid to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid?
The suspension — 30 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (21) and electrical system (15).
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, the most recent from October 4, 2017 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 79,000 miles; 31% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.