2010 Lexus HS: brake failure

Filed Feb 6, 2025 · Brakes · FL

Lexus had a recall on certain 2010 HS250H cars for an issue where they have nitrogen gas leaking into brake fluid causing brake failure. My Vin number was not one of recalls however in August of 2023 they sent me a notice stating that if my car has this problem they will repair at no cost to me. Very expensive repair. That notice says they will repair until March 31 2024. It says if certain warning lights are not on , don't take it to get repaired. My car now has this problem and they are saying they won't repair it unless I pay for repair. I have 5 warning lights on and cruise control now won't work as well as they note that brakes could fell causing a collision. I can't afford the repair and I don't agree that they won't repair it. Under the recall there is no time limit and they would repair it today. To me they are verifying that my car was one that should be on recall since it's the same exact issue and they sent me letter verifying that my car was one with problem. Is there anything I can do?

Filed Jul 5, 2021 · Brakes · TX

2010 lexus 250hs brake actuator. Driving along a city street going 45 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. Diagnostic showed code c1391that ABS master cylinder needed repair. I paid for a car report and found three recalls regarding that problem, toyota/lexus never notified me about those. I just copy paste the report that I have paid to have information about the recalls. Vin: [xxx] vehicle: 2010 lexus hs 250h assembled: toyota motor north america, inc the federal safety agency recalls service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module report receipt date: 02-09-2010 the federal safety agency campaign: 10v039000 summary: toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force. Consequence: vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 and lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Fuel system, gasoline:storage report receipt date: 06-25-2010 the federal safety agency campaign: 10v285000 summary: toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 hs250h lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel sy for some reason the system does not let me up load the attachments. Please let me know if you have another way to send them. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Brakes · 1,200 miles · IL

While braking there is a sudden loss of brakes and simultaneous lurching or lunging forward of the car as if it is accelerating. It happens for a split second but it is very dangerous since something can be hit and/or it creates a very unsettling and unpredictable reaction from the driver and passengers. It is very unusual and I have never experienced anything like it. It has happened many times over the last two years, the last two times in feb. 2012. It happens during slippery conditions or when going over a bump.

Filed Nov 10, 2010 · Brakes · 700 miles · NJ

The car had a recall to correct the problem of brake failure on uneven, bumpy pavement. Had problem at least half dozen times before the recall repair was made. It did not solve the problem. I have had the problem several times since, usually in monmouth county, most times near my home, but last time in long island freeway. The brakes do not slow down/stop vehicle for approximately 1 second, and then start to work. It is intermittent problem. I had lexus rep come to test my car yesterday, november 9, 2010. They were not able to simulate problem, but have advised they have been able to simulate problem on other vehicles of this model since the recall repair. They advised that even if they simulate the non-braking, this is considered "normal" based on the lexus engineers. I want a car that brakes every time. It is not safe vehicle.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Brakes · 775 miles · NY

Lexus hs-250h 2010 momentary brake failure.

Filed Feb 6, 2010 · Brakes · 1,750 miles · CO

I purchased a new 2010 lexus hs250h on october 31, 2009. I commute approximately 20 miles each way to my office in downtown denver, co. Approximately 2 months ago while traveling north on lincoln street and braking hard to slow for a left turn onto colfax with a green light, I experienced momentary brake failure and went into the intersection unable to slow or stop. The street in the far left turn lane has several large bumps and I initially attributed the problem to the car's suspension when I filled out a survey for lexus. Since that event, I have had two more similar problems at the same intersection. On february 5, I reported the issue to the lexus dealership where I purchased the car and provided them imformation similar to the above details. They are looking into the issue at this time. I believe that this is similar to the issues reported with the 2010 prius and should be included with that research.