Lexus HS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Lexus HS, across 3 model years (2010–2012). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (70). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus HS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No HS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 HS: 70 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus HS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus HS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 HS | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2011 HS | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2010 HS | 70 | 3 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus HS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (70). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus HS?
Service Brakes, with 20 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Lexus HS have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.