2010 Lexus HS recalls and problems

The 2010 Lexus HS has 3 safety recalls and 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Lexus HS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Lexus HS recalls

Recall 13V-235: Service Brakes

Reported Jun 5, 2013 · 87,060 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

Recall 10V-285: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jun 25, 2010 · 17,801 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Recall 10V-039: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Feb 9, 2010 · 148,549 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

2010 Lexus HS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16
Service Brakes, Electric	6
Suspension	6
Electrical System	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Power Train	4
Unknown or Other	3
Air Bags	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3
Tires	2
Steering	2

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,850 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2010 Lexus HS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 119,700 miles · reported Aug 6, 2026

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 vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,700.

Service Brakes · reported May 4, 2026

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. Description: While driving my 2010 Lexus HS250h (90,729 miles) I experienced sudden and catastrophic failure of the braking system where the brake pedal traveled completely to the floor, significantly increasing stopping distance. A diagnostic at Lexus dealership confirmed a failed ABS brake…

Suspension · reported Jan 23, 2026

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 for inspection upon request. This "locked" state has caused a severe misalignment resulting in premature tire failure, with the current set of tires showing significant inner tread wear and reaching the end of their life far sooner than their expected mileage rating. This creates an immediate hazard…

Service Brakes · reported Dec 9, 2025

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, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid." My car was manufactured during this period yet is still not included in the recall list. Lexus is absolutely responsible for a brake booster replacement, yet they refuse to…

Electrical System · at 89,000 miles · reported Jul 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250H. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal a second time, the vehicle jerked while responding sluggishly. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while making a turn. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle came to a complete stop, nearly causing oncoming traffic to crash into the vehicle. The contact stated upon depressing the accelerator pedal a second time, the vehicle…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Lexus HS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Lexus HS: 13V-235 (service brakes), 10V-285 (fuel system, gasoline), 10V-039 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report service brakes problems most often (20 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (16). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,850 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.