2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid service brakes problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid — 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Service Brakes complaints

26%

share of all complaints

85,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH in traffic, he depressed the brake pedal for slowing traffic ahead however, the brake pedal became firm and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated he depressed the brake pedal with more force…”
filed Feb 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but felt stiff and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter swerved between vehicles to prevent a…”
filed Jan 12, 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake, the brake pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle began to swerve and displayed a tugging with the steering wheel. The contact was able to turn into a…”
filed Oct 25, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

DL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership…
23LE04_Dealer Le · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2023
DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership…
23LE04- Multiple · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2023