2010 Lexus HS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other HS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus HS. That is the most of any HS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (20 complaints, 29%), typically at around 108,843 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Lexus HS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 20 | 29% | 108,843 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 23% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 9% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 99,990 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 4% | 114,495 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 4,850 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 117,695 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 110 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 222,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 119,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Lexus HS recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes
Problem: 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.
Risk: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Problem: 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. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force.
Risk: Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS-250H. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the Hybrid failure message was displayed. A dealer contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the…
Complete loss of hydraulic brake pressure resulting in brake pedal traveling to the floor. Defect: Brake Actuator and Pump Assembly failure Risk: The vehicle has been deemed unsafe to drive by a certified Lexus technician and I was asked to sign a liability waiver to remove vehicle from dealership…
The rear suspension lateral links (Rear Control Arm No. 1) have failed to remain adjustable because they were permanently encapsulated in epoxy by the dealer during the official Lexus Safety Recall for rear suspension arm corrosion. This component is currently installed on the vehicle and available…
Car has a brake malfunction. There was a recall issued for this model in 2013 for this year and model, yet they only included some VIN#'s in the recall when they know most if not all of these models have the problem. Recall: 13V235000 "Model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19…
Pre Collision System light on dash, abs lights, traction lights etc Error Code C1391which requires a Brake Booster pump AND a Brake booster pump kit due to a MALFUNCTION which should be manufacturers responsibility. They launched a customer support program for a very short period (you had to have…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus HS?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, electric problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lexus HS?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Lexus HS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other HS model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.