2010 Lexus LS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Lexus LS has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the brakes fail on a lexus 2010 hybird 250 when you go over a bump or railroad tracks at 40 miles per hour. they just release and you have to take your foot off the brakes and put it back on. i reported it to the dealer twice and the last time was told that it is a characteristic of the hybird car.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

3 complaints

33%

• THE BRAKES FAIL ON A LEXUS 2010 HYBIRD 250 WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP OR RAILROAD TRACKS AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. THEY JUST RELEASE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND PUT IT BACK ON. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE LAST TIME WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HYBIRD CAR
• THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK IS FAILING AND EVERY TIME I PUT ON THE BRAKE IS PUSHED ME BACK. CHANGE BRAKES AND ROTOR ON EVERYTHING STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
• Vehicle abs and break module actuator pump is starting to become defective, making the vehicle unstable to slow down and requires a lot more peddle to stop, several abs lights on cluster

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

“THE BRAKES FAIL ON A LEXUS 2010 HYBIRD 250 WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP OR RAILROAD TRACKS AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. THEY JUST RELEASE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND PUT IT BACK ON. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE LAST TIME WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HYBIRD CAR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

22%

• MY SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THIS MORNING. IT IS A SINGLE PANEL GLASS. THE REMAINING OF THE GLASS CURVED UPWARD AND IT MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS IS A SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION . THERE ARE NO OTHER DAMAGES ON THE CAR. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 29 F THIS MORNING WHEN IT HAPPENED.
• MY DASH BOARDS DO OTHER INTERIOR IS MELTING.

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

“MY SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THIS MORNING. IT IS A SINGLE PANEL GLASS. THE REMAINING OF THE GLASS CURVED UPWARD AND IT MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS IS A SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION . THERE ARE NO OTHER DAMAGES ON THE CAR. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 29 F THIS MORNING WHEN IT HAPPENED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

22%

• FRONT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS CAR HOWEVER LEXUS WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL OR OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR. LEXUS WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY BUT AS MANY OF THESE HAPPEN SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED LIKE IN MY CASE THERE IS NO R
• VGRS WARNING SYSTEM STAYS ON, INFORMS ME TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON THIS SYSTEM BEFORE,BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS RETURNED.I'AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE CAR REPAIRED FOR A KNOWN DEFECT.THANK YOU

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

“FRONT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS CAR HOWEVER LEXUS WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL OR OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR. LEXUS WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY BUT AS MANY OF THESE HAPPEN SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED LIKE IN MY CASE THERE IS NO R”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

11%

• THIS IS MORE OF A CONCERN AND A INQUIRY. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 LEXUS LS460 AWD. I HAVE NOTICE THAT WHEN MAKING U-TURNS OR SHARP TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO RETURN TO CENTER BY ITSELF, AND WHEN I TURN IT BACK MY SELF THE WHEEL IS NO LONGER ALIGNED WITH THE CAR. I.E THE NORMAL POSITION

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

“THIS IS MORE OF A CONCERN AND A INQUIRY. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 LEXUS LS460 AWD. I HAVE NOTICE THAT WHEN MAKING U-TURNS OR SHARP TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO RETURN TO CENTER BY ITSELF, AND WHEN I TURN IT BACK MY SELF THE WHEEL IS NO LONGER ALIGNED WITH THE CAR. I.E THE NORMAL POSITION ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

11%

• MY DASH BOARDS DO OTHER INTERIOR IS MELTING.

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

“MY DASH BOARDS DO OTHER INTERIOR IS MELTING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: THE BRAKES FAIL ON A LEXUS 2010 HYBIRD 250 WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP OR RAILROAD TRACKS AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. THEY JUST RELEASE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND PUT IT BACK ON. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE LAST TIME WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HYBIRD CAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: MY SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THIS MORNING. IT IS A SINGLE PANEL GLASS. THE REMAINING OF THE GLASS CURVED UPWARD AND IT MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS IS A SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION . THERE ARE NO OTHER DAMAGES ON THE CAR. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 29 F THIS MORNING WHEN IT HAPPENED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS CAR HOWEVER LEXUS WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL OR OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR. LEXUS WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY BUT AS MANY OF THESE HAPPEN SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED LIKE IN MY CASE THERE IS NO R
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: THIS IS MORE OF A CONCERN AND A INQUIRY. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 LEXUS LS460 AWD. I HAVE NOTICE THAT WHEN MAKING U-TURNS OR SHARP TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO RETURN TO CENTER BY ITSELF, AND WHEN I TURN IT BACK MY SELF THE WHEEL IS NO LONGER ALIGNED WITH THE CAR. I.E THE NORMAL POSITION
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)