2010 Lexus LS Problems & Complaints

Average29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2010 Lexus LS with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the LS at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (3 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).

8complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Lexus LS problems

  • Brakes~40,000 miles
    338%
  • Other / not specified~43,000 miles
    225%
  • Suspension~88,000 miles
    225%
  • Steering~1,000 miles
    113%
  • Body & structure
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LS complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LS years: 2013, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2018, 2006. Compare all years →

What 2010 Lexus LS owners say

Brakes

Vehicle abs and break module actuator pump is starting to become defective, making the vehicle unstable to slow down and requires a lot more peddle to stop, several abs lights on cluster

Jun 2023

The brakes fail on a Lexus 2010 hybird 250 when you go over a bump or railroad tracks at 40 miles per hour. They just release and you have to take your foot off the brakes and put it back on. I reported it to the dealer twice and the last time was told that it is a characteristic of the hybird car.

5,000 miles · Jun 2010

2010 Lexus LS engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.0L 8-cyl hybridCVTAWD20 / 22 / 21
4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automaticRWD16 / 24 / 19
4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automaticAWD16 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Lexus LS a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 LS rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Lexus LS?

The brakes — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (2) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus LS have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lexus LS. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LS?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018 and 2006. See the full Lexus LS years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Lexus LS problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 80% 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.