2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side mirror snapped and collapsed into the car while it was in motion at approximately 35mph, leaving no visibility in blind spot on drivers side. Had to pull over into a retail center and have the mirror taped in a fixed position in order to drive home safely. Dealer acknowledge this safety issue as a known defect of this make and model car, yet has not filed as a recall item and is taking no action to notify owners of this problem. Dealer refused to pay for repairs for this known safety hazard/defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10633339, filed 2014-09, 44,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus 250hs. The contact stated that when applying the brakes on an uneven or bumpy road surface, the brakes would malfunction and the vehicle would skid to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the exterior of the windshield would become excessively foggy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air blowers were readjusted but the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 01/09/15 updated 2/24/15 updated 03/02/15 updated 6/3/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10663122, filed 2014-12, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10205375Jul 28, 2014Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10132745Jul 28, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
- 10205340Sep 12, 2013HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10205376Jul 31, 2013Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
30 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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