Lexus HS Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus HS model year from 2010 using 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No HS year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
70complaints
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Complaints by model year

201070
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus HS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201070—3BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median HS year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus HS problems

  • Brakesworst: 2010
    4260%
  • Suspensionworst: 2010
    69%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2010
    57%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2010
    46%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2010
    46%
  • Other / not specified
    34%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2010
    34%
  • Air bagsworst: 2010
    34%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2010
    34%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2010
    23%
  • Steeringworst: 2010
    23%
  • Lightsworst: 2010
    11%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2010
    11%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2010
    11%

Latest Lexus HS recalls

Service brakes

NHTSA recall 13V-235 · Jun 5, 2013 · 87,060 vehicles

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, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

NHTSA recall 10V-285 · Jun 25, 2010 · 17,801 vehicles

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 vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.

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 August 9, 2010.

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 10V-039 · Feb 9, 2010 · 148,549 vehicles

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 of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces.

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.

All 3 Lexus HS recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus HS should you avoid?

None of the Lexus HS years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus HS problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (42), suspension (6) and electrical system (5). Brake complaints peak in the 2010 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus HS had?

3 recalls across 2010. The model year with the most is 2010. See all Lexus HS recalls by year.

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.