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2010 Lexus HS Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

—/100

The 2010 Lexus HS is the only model year with data, with 70 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Brakes dominate, making up 61% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,600 miles.

Complaints
70
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
35
35 city / 34 hwy

Top 2010 Lexus HS problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

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

What owners report

  • Brakes lock up or fail to respond consistently during slow, steady application, sometimes on wet or icy roads.
  • Some owners describe intermittent brake stalling for a few seconds mid-stop, followed by sudden re-engagement.
  • Others report the car slowing unexpectedly on its own while braking, even without driver input.
  • Airbags deployed in some crashes (front and lower leg) while side airbags failed to activate in a side impact.
  • Cruise control reportedly failed to disengage on one occasion, causing unintended acceleration before the driver regained control.
2010 Lexus HS complaints: complaints filed per month16Jan 2010Oct 2010Jan 2017Jan 2020Jul 2021Feb 2023Sep 2025
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2010 (16).

2010 Lexus HS recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 13V235000Jun 5, 2013Brakes87,060 vehicles

    Service brakes

    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.

  2. NHTSA 10V285000Jun 25, 2010Fuel System17,801 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage

    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.

  3. NHTSA 10V039000Feb 9, 2010Brakes148,549 vehicles

    Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module

    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.

    Remedy: 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 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
35 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
35 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other HS years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010No verdict—70335

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main problem with the 2010 Lexus HS?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 43 of 70 complaints (61%), with a median failure mileage of 4,600 miles.
Does the 2010 Lexus HS have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Lexus HS: two related to brakes (campaigns 13V235000 and 10V039000) and one for the fuel system (10V285000). None are do-not-drive recalls.
How many complaints does the 2010 Lexus HS have?
NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2010 Lexus HS, including 5 crashes, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths.
How does the 2010 Lexus HS rank compared to other years?
The 2010 Lexus HS is the only model year with data available, so it cannot be compared to other years of the HS.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Lexus HS?
The EPA rates the 2010 Lexus HS at 35 mpg combined (35 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.