During alignment, driver's side rear toe arm was broken by the service department at lexus dealership. They replaced, but stated there was severe corrosion which caused the bolt to become seized. The bolt had to be welded off. I see the 2010 models are showing the same issues.
The worst 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 226
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- DL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited...
- Condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays
- DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited...
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Obsolete notice
What 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake and steering malfunction. I had stopped at a light on a city street with no problem. When the light turned green I started off and there was a very slight curve in the road. As I turned the steering wheel slightly to the right, I kept going to the right. I tried to steer the car back but it continued to go to the right. I hit the brakes and I had absolutely no brakes. There was a semi coming in the right lane who could not avoid hitting me. The impact resulted in me doing a 360, jumping a curb and going down into a ravine. I kept hitting the brakes trying to get them to engage and nothing. I saw a guardrail coming up in front of me and I tried steering to miss it but I had absolutely no control of the car. The steering wheel was turning but the tires weren't. I hit the guardrail head on which finally stopped the car. A private mechanic checked the car and confirmed no brakes or steering, yet the brake line is in tact and fluid level good. This has to be a mechanical/electronic malfunction that needs to be addressed. There was a brake issue noted on the 2010 lexus hs250 but nothing noted on the 2011 I could have been killed or hurt a lot worse than I was. We want answers as to what caused this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus hs 250 hybrid. After the park brake button was engaged, the vehicle independently rolled away. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a toe injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. On the same day,the contact stated that the front headlight failed to illuminate intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 12/30/15
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Questions about the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
Is the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, fewer than a typical HS 250 Hybrid model year.
What is the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid year score?
The 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus HS 250 Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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