2010 Lexus HS 250h Reliability
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h has 146 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and suspension. Compared with nearby HS 250h model years (2010–2011), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the HS 250h's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
146
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
14
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2010 Lexus HS 250h complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 model year, filed between 2010 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 63 | 43% |
| Suspension | 36 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 14% |
| Stability control | 9 | 6% |
| Speed control / throttle | 9 | 6% |
| Engine | 6 | 4% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4% |
| Air bags | 5 | 3% |
2010 Lexus HS 250h recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2010 Lexus HS 250h in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2010 compares with nearby HS 250h years
Verdicts compare these HS 250h model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 146 | 0 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | Air bags | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2010 Lexus HS 250h
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2010 Lexus HS 250h reliability FAQ
Is the 2010 Lexus HS 250h reliable?
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h has 146 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and suspension. Compared with nearby HS 250h model years (2010–2011), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the HS 250h's typical year.
What are the most common 2010 Lexus HS 250h problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Lexus HS 250h are service brakes (63), suspension (36), electrical system (20), stability control (9). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2010 Lexus HS 250h have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2010 Lexus HS 250h in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2010 Lexus HS 250h compare with the 2009 and 2011 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2011 has 3 complaints and 0 recalls (too few reports). The 2010 has 146 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2010 Lexus HS 250h?
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More Lexus HS 250h research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2010 HS 250h, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.