Is the 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID reliable?

The 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID has 98 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: SUSPENSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID?

Top problems: SUSPENSION (30 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (21 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (15 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:REAR. Contact any Lexus dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID is approximately $1,821/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID has 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 98. The most common issue is suspension problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus hs250 hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v373000 (suspension). the contact attempted to make an appointment with a local dealer and was informed that the parts were unavailable. the contact had not experienced any issues. the manuf. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.

13 crash reports 10 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

SUSPENSION

30 complaints

31%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES. THE MANUF
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED. THE CONTACT THEN
• I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT OF RECALL SERVICES PERFORMED BY LONGO LEXUS DEALER IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OF LONGO TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL SERVICES CANNOT BE DONE ON THE SAME DAY DUE TO ?PARTS LIMITED ?NEED MORE THAN TWO HOURS TO PERFORM ?NEED DAYS TO GET THE PARTS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES. THE MANUF”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID

Based on 75 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 75K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Earlier than typicalmedian 81K mi · 21 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

In line with typicalmedian 71K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

In line with typicalmedian 79K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 81K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

Later than typicalmedian 81K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM04/10/2017

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.

Risk: A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,821

Full coverage / month

$152

Liability only / year

$710

vs US avg

+9%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1821

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Lexus HS 250 HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

Toyota Motor Corporation-recommended 10K interval with 0W-20 synthetic. Hybrid models use conventional service intervals; battery is 10-year warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Lexus New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

Hybrid battery is now 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids

These are the terms for a new Lexus. If you're buying a used 2010 HS 250 HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Lexus dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 98 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES. THE MANUF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS HS250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED AND BUMP WAS HIT THAT CAUSED THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO RELEASE AND THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE BRAKE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS PARALLEL PARKING THE CAR. I PULLED ALONGSIDE THE CURB BEHIND A VOLVO AND STOPPED THE CAR. WITH THE CAR STOPPED AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE I MOVED MY RIGHT HAND TO PRESS THE PARK BUTTON AND TO MY SURPRISE THE CAR LEAPED (5 FEET) FORWARD INTO THE VOLVO CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR (HOOD, GRILL, BUMP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: REAR WINDOW BREAK LIGHT (LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF REAR VEHICLE WINDOW) STOPS LIGHTING STARTING 2015. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE BREAKING MOTION, THE REAR WINDOW BREAK LIGHT IS DEAD AND DOES NOT TURN RED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Lexus dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Lexus HS 250 HYBRID — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints: 98
Recalls: 4
Fire reports: 0
Crash reports: 13
Injury reports: 10
Segment avg: 98

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