2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Feb 17, 2023 · Brakes · 193,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH in traffic, he depressed the brake pedal for slowing traffic ahead however, the brake pedal became firm and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated he depressed the brake pedal with more force and the vehicle started slowing down but did not stop as needed. The contact felt as if the brake pedal was jammed. The contact stated that the ABS and check brake lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop as needed and only the forward movement of the vehicles in front kept him from crashing into the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact and the independent mechanic researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but felt stiff and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter swerved between vehicles to prevent a crash. The contact's daughter continuously depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact's daughter veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake booster pump had failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2022 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 HYBRID. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake, the brake pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle began to swerve and displayed a tugging with the steering wheel. The contact was able to turn into a grassy area to the right where the vehicle eventually stopped. The brake master warning light, brake warning light, electronic brake control, ABS, and traction control warning lights are illuminated. The vehicle had begun making a humming then grinding noise. The failure reoccurred intermittently while driving at various speeds and more consistently. The contact learned that the failure was an indication that the actuator had failed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Brakes · 161,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid traffic however, the brake pedal felt loosened and the vehicle started to swerve from the left to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose causing the vehicle to swerve from left to right. The contact stated that the ABS, brakes, and an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and drove back to her residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2022 · Brakes · 197,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that ABS booster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Brakes · 145,900 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The brake warning light, the ABS warning light, and the speed warning light were illuminated. The contact’s wife veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake accumulator needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,900.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on rough pavement and applying the brake, the vehicle jolted forward nearly crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic found no failure with the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V039000 (Service Brakes, Air). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. Also, while driving the engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle should off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine battery had failed. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V619000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,078 miles · PR

Hard brake pedal - brake booster pump may have been manufactured improperly hard to stop. Vehicle not safe to drive. There is a recall for similar toyotas vehicles.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · FL

2010 lexus 250hs brake actuator. Driving along a city street going 55 MPH. Slowing down to approach a stop light. Immediately after depressing brake pedal the red brake light and ABS light comes on. My pedal goes straight to the floor and I have no brakes and almost crashed my car into the rear end of another car. I had to hit the ca shifter into b mode and fly into the grass to stop. There was a canal right there I almost went into. This was a recall in 2010 and VIN specific. I have read a million forums that this is a chronic issue with this car. My cer has 81,000 miles only. Lexus corporate said they will not cover the 2,400 part/labor. I think this is extremely dangerous safety issue that this part can go out while driving. I drive over a high bridge to get to work. What wound they have done when getting a law suit when I'm belly up in the ocean if by brakes went out on the bridge. This car had a "ABS update" in 2010 because this model was having issues then. They clearly don't care about our lives. I will never feel safe driving this car again. If this happens and I die because I have total loss of brakes for a second time who's the dumb one? Me for keeping the car or lexus for not taking care of this chronic issue?!

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · PA · crash

Pulling in to a parking spot, I applied the brakes and the brakes failed causing the car to drive through a fence, small bush and an outdoor staircase. My speed was under 10 miles an hour.