2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid electrical system problems

The 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Electrical System complaints

21%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

17V619000Electrical SystemOctober 4, 2017 · 18,130 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“ON 9/29/2017 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT NIGHT IN A DARK ROAD ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE CRASHED INTO WALL BESIDE THE CITY STREET AND OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH LEXUS AT THAT TIME. A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM CAME IN DECEMBER. ON DECEMBER 22,2017, LEXUS STATED IN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 29, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 17V619000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.