Which Lexus HS years should I avoid?

There is only one model year, 2010, since Lexus made the HS for a single year. There is no other-year comparison to draw an avoid ranking from.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus HS?

Brakes are the top problem area, making up 61% of the 70 total complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2010 HS.

Did the 2010 Lexus HS have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Lexus HS.

At what mileage do 2010 Lexus HS problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 4,825 miles for the 2010 HS.

Is the 2010 Lexus HS reliable based on complaints?

NHTSA shows 70 complaints, 5 crashes, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths tied to the 2010 HS, with brakes as the dominant reported issue.

Lexus HS Best and Worst Years (2010)

The Lexus HS was only produced for the 2010 model year, so there are no other years to compare or avoid. NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2010 HS, with brakes accounting for 61% of them, plus 3 recall campaigns.

Model years: 1; 2010
NHTSA complaints: 70
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Brakes

HS Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Lexus HS problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	No verdict	—	70	5	0	3	Brakes	35	—

Most common Lexus HS problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Brakes43 (61%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
Electrical System6 (9%)
Engine5 (7%)
Fuel System4 (6%)
Airbags3 (4%)
Other3 (4%)
Transmission & Powertrain3 (4%)
Steering2 (3%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Lexus HS years should I avoid?: There is only one model year, 2010, since Lexus made the HS for a single year. There is no other-year comparison to draw an avoid ranking from.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus HS?: Brakes are the top problem area, making up 61% of the 70 total complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2010 HS.
Did the 2010 Lexus HS have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Lexus HS.
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus HS problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 4,825 miles for the 2010 HS.
Is the 2010 Lexus HS reliable based on complaints?: NHTSA shows 70 complaints, 5 crashes, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths tied to the 2010 HS, with brakes as the dominant reported issue.