2010 Lexus HS problems
NHTSA has received 81 complaints about the 2010 Lexus HS, and 52% of them involve brakes. After that come suspension (7%) and electrical system (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 52% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 31 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Among the 50 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 6,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 4,000 miles (28 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 5 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving south on a three lane roadway, my daughter and I were involved in a collision. While I was driving, a motorist was exiting a fast food restaurant parking lot from the right side of the road, and suddenly accelerated across oncoming traffic (assuming the driver wanted to make a left turn) without observing the right of way to the drivers on the road. The vehicle hit my car on the front passenger side where my child was sitting.
My wife's car was hit on the side by a stolen car fleeing something. Her front and lower leg air bag went off. The side air bags did not go off.
Car stops un-expectantly while driving, this caused the car to turn off and not be able to steer, then it turns back on without warning. This results in not being able to control the car. This resulted in being hit by three cars. It looks like Lexus listed a notice, however we did not receive it, and were not aware of the notice. Waring lamps did come on please see pictures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus hs250 hybrid with the original michelin tires, line size 215/55/r17. The contact was entering a residential driveway at minimal speed when both passenger side tires blew. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact to call the insurance company or trade the vehicle in. The manufacturer offered to replace the tires but the contact declined. The failure mileage was approximately 110.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS-250h. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pump was continuously pumping brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the braking system had malfunctioned, and there was an abnormal leaking of the adaptive cruise control pressure. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes) which was related to the failure.
Other model years of the HS
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010