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2010 Lexus HS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
146
Latest campaign
Oct 4, 2017

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension3Aug 12, 2016
16V59600013V38300012V373000
Electrical system1Oct 4, 2017
17V619000
Service brakes1Jun 5, 2013
13V235000
Fuel system, gasoline1Jun 25, 2010
10V285000
Service brakes, air1Feb 9, 2010
10V039000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 4, 2017Latest campaign
Oct 4, 201717V619000

Electrical system

A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V619000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. Owners may contact 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is HLE.
Filed under
Hs 250 Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 17V619000 · Oct 4, 2017
Aug 12, 201616V596000

Suspension: rear

Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V596000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
Filed under
Hs 250 Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 16V596000 · Aug 12, 2016
Aug 28, 201313V383000

Suspension: rear

Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V383000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Filed under
Hs 250 Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 13V383000 · Aug 28, 2013
Jun 5, 201313V235000

Service brakes

As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V235000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Hs
Campaign
NHTSA 13V235000 · Jun 5, 2013
Aug 2, 201212V373000

Suspension: rear

Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V373000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed under
Hs 250 Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 12V373000 · Aug 2, 2012
Jun 25, 201010V285000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V285000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Hs
Campaign
NHTSA 10V285000 · Jun 25, 2010

Merged from NHTSA model names: Hs 250 Hybrid, Hs. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component146

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
146Complaints filed
14Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
9Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes6343402
Suspension3625000
Electrical system2014505
Hydraulic1611200
Electronic stability control (ESC)96102
Vehicle speed control96400
Engine64100
Unknown or other64000
Electric64000
Air bags53505
Power train53000
Fuel/propulsion system43100
Exterior lighting43102
Hybrid propulsion system21000
Steering21000

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755256
  • Service brakes

    “Complete loss of hydraulic brake pressure resulting in brake pedal traveling to the floor.”

    Filed 05/04/2026 · ODI 11735569
  • Suspension

    “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…”

    Filed 01/23/2026 · ODI 11713019

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2010 Lexus HS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus HS have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Lexus HS. The most recent, 17V619000 (reported October 4, 2017), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Lexus HS recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), service brakes (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Lexus HS?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 63 complaints out of 146 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Lexus HS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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