How common are brake complaints for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for this model year, which is 36% of the 76 total complaints filed.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake system on this model year.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints is 79,000 miles, though some incidents occurred as low as 1,200 miles.

Did the brake issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 4 injuries to brake complaints on the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid.

What kind of brake failures do owners describe?

Owners report brakes losing grip over bumps, sudden acceleration despite braking, and full brake failure at low speeds, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.

2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid, 36% of all complaints filed for the model year. Owners report brake loss or reduced braking over bumps, sudden unintended acceleration despite braking, and total brake failure at low speed. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Brakes complaints: 27; 36% of 76
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 79,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brakes momentarily lose grip or stop applying when the pedal is pressed while driving over a bump, pothole, or slippery surface, often around 35 mph or higher.
Some owners describe the vehicle surging forward or accelerating even while the brake pedal is fully depressed, sometimes going downhill or over a bump.
Complete brake failure while parking or moving at low speed, causing the car to strike objects like fences, staircases, or other vehicles.
Brake pedal requires unusually hard pressure and responds gradually rather than immediately, accompanied by a squeaking noise.
Brake and ABS warning lights illuminate along with a turbine-like noise, linked to a vacuum accumulator code.
Rear brake light in the window fails to illuminate when the brakes are applied.

When 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2014, latest Feb 17, 2023.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Feb 2023; peak Apr 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Hs 250 Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201027 (36%)
20112 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for this model year, which is 36% of the 76 total complaints filed.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake system on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints is 79,000 miles, though some incidents occurred as low as 1,200 miles.
Did the brake issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 4 injuries to brake complaints on the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid.
What kind of brake failures do owners describe?: Owners report brakes losing grip over bumps, sudden acceleration despite braking, and full brake failure at low speeds, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.