Which year to buy
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.0× usual
3 serious complaints of 3, the most about air bags (2) and suspension (1); 0.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles.
3 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 34 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
2010CAREFULSerious complaints 2.0× usual, mostly brakes and suspension
130 serious complaints of 146, the most about brakes (40) and suspension (36); 2.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 lexus hs. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, braked ceased. The contact stated that the abs, hybrid brake assembly, traction control warning lights were illuminated. The ignition was cycled to the off and on position however, the failure persisted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jan 2020
“The contact owns a 2010 lexus hs 250 hybrid. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Mar 2017
146 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 35 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 34 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 34 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 3 | Air bags (2) | — |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 146 | Service brakes (40) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2012 HS trims
| HS 250h/HS 250h Premium |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lexus reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lexus aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lexus HS250H 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Lexus HS250h 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | Lexus HS250h w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 7 | 146 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | HS 250h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 34 |
| 2011 | HS 250h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 34 |
| 2010 | HS 250h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 35 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.