2010 Lexus HS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 60%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Lexus HS, 60% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,950 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“So I just got this Lexus 2 days ago and I notice that if I have to brake suddenly, the car rolls forward for like a extra 3 seconds..you can feel when the brakes lock up and make the car slide forward, and you can also hear it as well..this is super dangerous and needs to be fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11405087, filed 2021-03, 61,159 miles“On 8/16/19, I was leaving for work, and went to reverse my vehicle out of garage, down inclined driveway, found out that the brakes were completely out accompanied by warning beeping rapidly. The power steering also locked up. I was able to push emergency brake, which did stop the vehicle, I put in car in drive and went forward into garage and pushed/locked emergency brake again to store vehicle in garage on flat surface. Car was towed to local toyota (Lexus certified) service shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280151, filed 2019-11, 117,695 miles“On january 27 2012 my Lexus took off by itself brakes would not stop the car reported to Lexus dealer they found nothing wrong on april 10 2012 while on vacation in florida if happened again this time more power hitting a brick wall and damaging the car that we had to sell it because we were afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10457496, filed 2012-05, 6,200 miles“I have a 2010 HS 250h with 90,000 miles. Out of the blue, the brake actuator started activating every 10 seconds (and even runs for a while once car is shut off) and there is a noise coming from brake pedal area when depressed. Lexus had previously recalled some 2010 HS 250 cars for brake booster pump issues. My VIN was not part of the recall; I dreaded this day would come. Toyota/Lexus is well aware of the brake booster pump issues in their hybrids. Dealer confirmed the issue and now it will cost me $3500 to have a problem fixed that Lexus should have handled a long time ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #11505865, filed 2023-02, 90,000 miles“We own a Lexus HS-250h that seems to have a problem with the braking system. On uneven or bumpy road surfaces when the brakes are applied they do not initially respond. It takes a second braking application for the stopping process to begin. This defect has occurred approximately 4 times since we purchased the car in september, 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10306428, filed 2010-02, 1 milesRelated recalls
- 13V235000Jun 5, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles…Covers: Lexus HS 2010, Toyota Prius 2010
- 10V039000Feb 9, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after abs…Covers: Lexus HS 2010, Toyota Prius 2010
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus HS
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus HS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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