Which year to buy
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.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2012 HS trims
| HS 250h/HS 250h Premium |
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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.
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.
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.