Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
22.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
34.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
45.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1418.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
79.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1925.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1824.0%
150,000+ miles
810.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2012peak 9Feb 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP15007Opened 19 Oct 2015Closed 25 Feb 2016VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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. The petition requests that NHTSA have Toyota correct software defects in their electronic throttle control software and then issue a national recall of all effected [sic] vehicles and have Toyota replace the old faulty code with the new safer code. NHTSA has reviewed the material cited by the petitioner....
Recalls on the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V619000
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.
Risk: A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
16V596000
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. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
13V383000
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 leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
12V373000
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, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 75,000 milesPenllyn, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO DRIVE THROUGH A FENCE, SMALL BUSH AND AN OUTDOOR STAIRCASE. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 10 MILES AN HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #11163407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,780 milesCamarillo, CACrash2 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ON 9/29/2017 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT NIGHT IN A DARK ROAD ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE CRASHED INTO WALL BESIDE THE CITY STREET AND OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH LEXUS AT THAT TIME. A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM CAME IN DECEMBER. ON DECEMBER 22,2017, LEXUS STATED IN LETTER FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT THAT LEXUS HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TURN ON THE LIGHTS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017 WHEN AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. THE URGENT SAFETY RECALL DESCRIBED WHAT WE EXPERIENCED. NO ADEQUATE EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE OF OUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NHTSA complaint #11056580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,780 milesCamarillo, CACrash2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON 9/29/2017 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT NIGHT IN A DARK ROAD ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE CRASHED INTO WALL BESIDE THE CITY STREET AND OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH LEXUS AT THAT TIME. A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM CAME IN DECEMBER. ON DECEMBER 22,2017, LEXUS STATED IN LETTER FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT THAT LEXUS HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TURN ON THE LIGHTS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017 WHEN AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. THE URGENT SAFETY RECALL DESCRIBED WHAT WE EXPERIENCED. NO ADEQUATE EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE OF OUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NHTSA complaint #11056580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,780 milesCamarillo, CACrash2 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON 9/29/2017 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT NIGHT IN A DARK ROAD ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE CRASHED INTO WALL BESIDE THE CITY STREET AND OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH LEXUS AT THAT TIME. A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM CAME IN DECEMBER. ON DECEMBER 22,2017, LEXUS STATED IN LETTER FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT THAT LEXUS HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TURN ON THE LIGHTS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017 WHEN AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. THE URGENT SAFETY RECALL DESCRIBED WHAT WE EXPERIENCED. NO ADEQUATE EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE OF OUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NHTSA complaint #11056580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesChoctaw, OKCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID. WHILE AT A YIELD SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, CONCUSSION TO THE HEAD, AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO ESKRIDGE LEXUS COLLISION CENTER (12401 N SANTA FE AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114, PHONE: 405-755-7772). THE DEALER FAILED TO DIAGNOSE THE AIR BAG FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY RESET THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THEIR LEGAL OFFICE AND NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. UPDATED 8/30/18
NHTSA complaint #11055984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clifton, VACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PETITION FOR A DEFECT INVESTIGATION UNDER 49 U.S.C. 30162 BY INTERESTED PERSON FOR STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT (2 CD' S ENCLOSED). *SMD ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER'S WIFE, THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AS SHE WAS SLOWLY TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE FORCE OF THE CRASH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS SO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. ACCORDING TO THE EDR RECORDING, THE LAST FIVE SECONDS BEFORE THE CRASH, IT SHOWED SHE WAS APPLYING LIGHT PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL UP UNTIL THE LAST .8 SECONDS. FOR THE LAST .8 SECONDS THE EDR SHOWED HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE THROTTLE WAS A T NEARLY MAXIMUM VALUE. DURING THE LAST .8 SECONDS THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 5 MPH TO 9.9 MPH AND THE ENGINE RPM WENT FROM 1200 TO 2800.
NHTSA complaint #10805746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 193,000 milesTustin, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
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 and the independent mechanic researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.
NHTSA complaint #11507837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDetroit, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but felt stiff and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter swerved between vehicles to prevent a crash. The contact's daughter continuously depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact's daughter veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake booster pump had failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11501501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesMims, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #11490745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,030 milesFort Scott, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11476995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,000 milesAntioch, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid traffic however, the brake pedal felt loosened and the vehicle started to swerve from the left to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose causing the vehicle to swerve from left to right. The contact stated that the ABS, brakes, and an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and drove back to her residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
NHTSA complaint #11470316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 197,000 milesVancouver, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that ABS booster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.
NHTSA complaint #11451366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,900 milesHouston, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The brake warning light, the ABS warning light, and the speed warning light were illuminated. The contact’s wife veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake accumulator needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,900.
NHTSA complaint #11441335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLOS Angeles, CA
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 approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11439893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLOS Angeles, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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 approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11439893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesVista, CA
SUSPENSION
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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
NHTSA complaint #11438534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 220,000 milesRaeford, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DON MOORE TOYOTA (4216 FREDERICA ST, OWENSBORO, KY 42301) AND KENNY KENT LEXUS (5600 DIVISION ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47715) WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE RECENTLY APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V619000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 220,000.
NHTSA complaint #11385632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesEL Dorado Hills, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE LOCATED AT 300 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (916) 472-7400, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *DT*DT*JB
NHTSA complaint #11348386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesEL Dorado Hills, CA
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE LOCATED AT 300 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (916) 472-7400, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *DT*DT*JB
NHTSA complaint #11348386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,078 milesArecibo, PR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HARD BRAKE PEDAL - BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY HARD TO STOP. VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SIMILAR TOYOTAS VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11234340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,078 milesArecibo, PR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARD BRAKE PEDAL - BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY HARD TO STOP. VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SIMILAR TOYOTAS VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11234340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,078 milesArecibo, PR
SERVICE BRAKES
HARD BRAKE PEDAL - BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY HARD TO STOP. VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SIMILAR TOYOTAS VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11234340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesFort Myers, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
2010 LEXUS 250HS BRAKE ACTUATOR. DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET GOING 55 MPH. SLOWING DOWN TO APPROACH A STOP LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON. MY PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAVE NO BRAKES AND ALMOST CRASHED MY CAR INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER CAR. I HAD TO HIT THE CA SHIFTER INTO B MODE AND FLY INTO THE GRASS TO STOP. THERE WAS A CANAL RIGHT THERE I ALMOST WENT INTO. THIS WAS A RECALL IN 2010 AND VIN SPECIFIC. I HAVE READ A MILLION FORUMS THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. MY CER HAS 81,000 MILES ONLY. LEXUS CORPORATE SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER THE 2,400 PART/LABOR. I THINK THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT THIS PART CAN GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. I DRIVE OVER A HIGH BRIDGE TO GET TO WORK. WHAT WOUND THEY HAVE DONE WHEN GETTING A LAW SUIT WHEN I'M BELLY UP IN THE OCEAN IF BY BRAKES WENT OUT ON THE BRIDGE. THIS CAR HAD A "ABS UPDATE" IN 2010 BECAUSE THIS MODEL WAS HAVING ISSUES THEN. THEY CLEARLY DON'T CARE ABOUT OUR LIVES. I WILL NEVER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR AGAIN. IF THIS HAPPENS AND I DIE BECAUSE I HAVE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES FOR A SECOND TIME WHO'S THE DUMB ONE? ME FOR KEEPING THE CAR OR LEXUS FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF THIS CHRONIC ISSUE?!
NHTSA complaint #11208196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130 milesHouston, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHEN I RUN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR HIT ANYTHING IN THE STREET, MY CAR GOES INTO A FIT ALMOST HITTING THE OTHER CARS. ITS LIKE AFTER THAT, HE MOVES REALLY FAST FORCING IT TO GO FASTER AND MY FOOT IS NOT EVEN ON THE BREAKS...
NHTSA complaint #11203399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,395 milesConnelly Springs, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 LEXUS HS 250H START MALFUNCTION, ALL LIGHTS FLICKERING THEN NOTHING. ATTEMPTED JUMPING THE 12V BATTERY OFF BUT THAT DID NOT WORK, ATTEMPTED REPLACING KEY FOB BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT WORK. NOW THERE IS NO LIGHTS OR ELECTRICITY THE ONLY LIGHTS THAT FLICKER ARE THE P LIGHT WHICH STROBES SLIGHTLY AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS PLAYED WITH (DEPRESSED AND LET OUT SEVERAL TIMES) I CAN GET THE LIGHT "KEY NOT DETECTED" AND THE "TRIANGLE WITH THE !" TO COME ON. THEN WHEN I HOLD FOB TO THE POWER BUTTON IT WILL SAY, "DEPRESS BRAKE AND PUSH POWER BUTTON TO START CAR" HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT WORK. CAR WAS STATIONARY IN PARK IN GARAGE AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN NOT EVEN 45 MINUTES PRIOR.
NHTSA complaint #11165056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,395 milesConnelly Springs, NC
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2010 LEXUS HS 250H START MALFUNCTION, ALL LIGHTS FLICKERING THEN NOTHING. ATTEMPTED JUMPING THE 12V BATTERY OFF BUT THAT DID NOT WORK, ATTEMPTED REPLACING KEY FOB BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT WORK. NOW THERE IS NO LIGHTS OR ELECTRICITY THE ONLY LIGHTS THAT FLICKER ARE THE P LIGHT WHICH STROBES SLIGHTLY AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS PLAYED WITH (DEPRESSED AND LET OUT SEVERAL TIMES) I CAN GET THE LIGHT "KEY NOT DETECTED" AND THE "TRIANGLE WITH THE !" TO COME ON. THEN WHEN I HOLD FOB TO THE POWER BUTTON IT WILL SAY, "DEPRESS BRAKE AND PUSH POWER BUTTON TO START CAR" HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT WORK. CAR WAS STATIONARY IN PARK IN GARAGE AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN NOT EVEN 45 MINUTES PRIOR.
NHTSA complaint #11165056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesPenllyn, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO DRIVE THROUGH A FENCE, SMALL BUSH AND AN OUTDOOR STAIRCASE. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 10 MILES AN HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #11163407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesCouncil Bluffs, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL: I'VE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE ALL FOUR OF MY CAR WINDOWS WERE DOWN. ALSO MY MOONROOF WINDOW WAS OPEN. I ASSUME THEY WENT DOWN BY THEMSELVES. THE CAR WAS PARKED. I'D GO OUT TO MY CAR. MY CAR WAS LOCKED. I ALWAYS LOCK IT AND NOTHING APPEARED TO BE STOLEN OR BROKEN. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND THE TIME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR POTENTIAL HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. I DIDN'T KNOW IF IT HAD TO DO SOMETHING WITH THAT BUT I TOOK IT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED FOR THE RECALL. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER THAT AGAIN UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2018. SO BOTH TIMES I HAD LOCKED MY CAR, CAME BACK TO MY CAR EVENTUALLY, AND SAW MY WINDOWS WERE DOWN. DIFFERENT HEIGHTS. NOTHING WAS TAKEN OR BROKEN.
NHTSA complaint #11163073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesPowder Springs, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON ABS (REFLASH SOFTWARE) AND BREAK BOOSTER PUMP REPLACEMENT. I HAVE LOST THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON THE BREAKS AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. DEALER HAS SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER VEHICLES EXCEPT OF MINE. HOW DO I GET MY VIN NUMBER CHECKED AND ADDED TO THE RECALL? PLEASE ASSIST. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11119612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesPowder Springs, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
ADDING DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY THE MECHANIC, AND PICTURE ON THE ERROR. LOOKS LIKE THE SAME ISSUE BUT DEALER WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THIS RECALL FOR THE VIN NUMBER. PLEASE ASSIST
NHTSA complaint #11119699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesKingsland, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE MIRRORS BOTH FAILED WITHIN A YEAR OF EACH OTHER. BOTH MIRRORS BEGAN TO MOVE EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING THEM USELESS. BOTH MIRRORS ARE CAPABLE OF BEING MANUALLY FOLDED, THE MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THEM FIRM WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #11112110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.