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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V619000·Announced 2017-10-04

Lexus Recalls 2010 HS 250h Hybrid for Transaxle Short Circuit Risk

Toyota is recalling 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid vehicles because a hybrid transaxle component may short circuit, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hybrid transaxle assembly) that can cause a complete loss of motive power, which the source states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the hybrid transaxle assembly where a component may short circuit. This malfunction can result in a reduction or complete loss of available power for moving the vehicle.

A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 18,130 vehicles. Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017.

Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is HLE. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
18,130

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 250 HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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