The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V285000·Announced 2010-06-25

Lexus Recalls 2010 HS250h Vehicles for Fuel System Integrity Defect

Toyota is recalling 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles because fuel leakage exceeded federal safety limits during crash testing, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from fuel leakage) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 HS250h Lexus vehicles. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." During required crash test rotations, the amount of fuel leakage from these vehicles exceeded allowable limits.

The defect presents a safety hazard where fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. The recall covers 17,801 affected vehicles.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles by installing a newly designed protector component for the fuel filler inlet pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on August 9, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS HS
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
17,801

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • HS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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