This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Lexus Hs 250h.
35 mpg combined
6.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel system that can spill excess fuel after a rear impact and a hybrid drivetrain component that can short-circuit internally.
The fuel system concern means that in a rear-end collision, fuel can leak beyond safe limits, raising fire risk in a crash. On the hybrid drivetrain side, a holding plate inside the transaxle assembly can wear and shift out of position, eventually making contact with the electric motor coil and causing a short circuit, which can lead to a loss of drive power or an electrical fault. The third recall involves the brake system: a fatigue crack can develop in the brake pressure accumulator, allowing nitrogen gas to bleed into the brake fluid. As that happens, the brake pedal gradually sinks lower before engaging, hydraulic pressure drops, and stopping distances grow longer than expected.
At a glance
What can fail
The holding plate in the hybrid transaxle may have been crimped incorrectly during manufacturing. This can cause the plate to wear and shift on the motor shaft, potentially touching the electric motor coil and creating a short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire hybrid transaxle assembly with a new one.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A crack can form in the brake pressure accumulator, allowing nitrogen gas to leak into the brake fluid. This makes the brake pedal stroke longer and reduces braking power, increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster pump and replace it with an improved version if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a rear-impact crash, the fuel system may spill more fuel than safety standards allow, risking fuel leakage after an accident.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new protective component on the fuel filler inlet pipe to prevent excessive fuel spillage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
