2010 Lexus HS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Lexus HS, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.
“On 4 separate occasions- 2 times each for 2 different drivers, occurring about every 1200 miles, our Lexus hs250h accelerated during a stopped or braking situation. We brought it to the dealer and contacted Lexus customer service. The response: [there is nothing wrong and the vehicle is operating normally. You are either using the accelerator and brake at same time or just experiencing the gas engine starting up which is giving you the sensation of moving when you actually aren't moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342029, filed 2010-07, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus hs250 hybrid. While the vehicle was stopped and the contact had her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact applied the brakes with extreme force to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred four times. Whenever it rained, the vehicle slid when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that an engineer would inspect the vehicle mid-october 2010. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360505, filed 2010-10, 6,300 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, when braking without a warning the vehicle accelerated on its own. She stepped on the brakes with extreme pressure and it still did not stop. After a while the brakes engaged and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was no problem with her vehicle and that they have never heard of this issue. The acceleration has happen 9 times in the nine weeks since she purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310953, filed 2010-02, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus hs250h. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH on normal road conditions with the acceleration cruise control feature activated. The cruise control system failed to function when it was disengaged. The acceleration continued, followed by an unintended increase in speed. The driver was able to slow the vehicle down. There were four separate occasions that the identical failures occurred without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 2,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299616, filed 2010-01, 2,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus HS
42 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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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