Lexus HS abs comes on

Filed May 4, 2026 · Brakes · WA

Complete loss of hydraulic brake pressure resulting in brake pedal traveling to the floor. Defect: Brake Actuator and Pump Assembly failure Risk: The vehicle has been deemed unsafe to drive by a certified Lexus technician and I was asked to sign a liability waiver to remove vehicle from dealership. Description: While driving my 2010 Lexus HS250h (90,729 miles) I experienced sudden and catastrophic failure of the braking system where the brake pedal traveled completely to the floor, significantly increasing stopping distance. A diagnostic at Lexus dealership confirmed a failed ABS brake actuator and pump assembly. The dealership stated the car is life-threatening unsafe to drive and required a signed liability waiver before I could tow it away. Despite this being a known defect previously addressed in Lexus support program 23LE04, the manufacturer has declined a goodwill repair for this safety critical component.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IL

Pre Collision System light on dash, abs lights, traction lights etc Error Code C1391which requires a Brake Booster pump AND a Brake booster pump kit due to a MALFUNCTION which should be manufacturers responsibility. They launched a customer support program for a very short period (you had to have the error during this short time) and EXCLUDED all HS250h from the Secondary Coverage period by noting expiry if vehicle is over 10years which they were past that at the time of LAUNCHING THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM which is completely unethical and negligent to their customers. I was never notified of this program. This short time frame under the program leaves MOST customers with these vehicles at risk. A safety RECALL should've been done as this is a big safety issue. It is not safe to drive with a bad brake booster because it significantly compromises your vehicle's braking power, making it dangerous. A failing brake booster can cause a vacuum leak, which can lead to the engine stalling when you apply the brakes. Unreliable and worsening problem: The issue is likely to get worse over time, and you could be caught off guard by a complete failure, leaving you with dangerously unreliable brakes. Vehicle has been inspected by Lexus and Toyota, both quoting astronomical fees associated with Brake booster replacement due to malfunction. Lexus Customer Brand Support was of no help, just repeatedly stating that the program expired and that it is up to me if i want to pursue legal action because this needs to be resolved by lexus. There have been class action suits and accidents due to this malfunction and I will pursue legal action as this is complete negligence by Lexus.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Brakes · MD

ABS Braking System Pump with an abnormal leak of ACC Press. Under recall # DLD for the same ABS Brake Booster Pump failure a Lexus dealer repaired the system under recall notice in 2013. The same issue happened again in 2025 an ABS Brake Booster Pump failure rendering the car unsafe to drive with a defective braking system, an ABS light and Brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop which informed me the vehicle was unsafe to drive. I contacted the dealer who stated the repair in 2013 was on warrantied for one year. I then called Lexus corporation under Case # 250212001465 and spoke to several Lexus corporate consumer advocates in their resolution department, who essentially stated Lexus cannot assist with a failed ABS Brake Booster component as it was once repaired and the responsibility to repair the ABS brake system pump falls on me the customer. I informed Lexus this was not a broken headlight, this is a safety issue, an abilty to stop the car braking issue for us and others on the road as the car is unsafe to drive at any speed. Therfore, I request the NTSB assistance to resolve this matter.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · Brakes · HI

I own a 2010 Lexus HS250H. the problem exists that every warning light associated with the braking, traction, and anti lock system is on. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) The dealer said it was a faulty Brake de booster and said it was checked in 2010 and was fine. And to fix the system they need to replace the brake de-booster at a charge of $3000. Apparently, it is not fine, and requested them to comply with the recall and change the debooster, and they said no. Are they libel for the recall fix? Running Sequence Number: 96610 Campaign Number: 13V235000 Make: LEXUS Model: HS Year: 2010 and Running Sequence Number: 68016 Campaign Number: 10V039000 Make: LEXUS Model: HS Year: 2010

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Brakes · TN

Initially, the ABS, BRAKE, and Anti-skid lights illuminated on the instrument panel and braking began to be spongier than normal. This condition continued for approximately 4 years. The brake system now has failed and braking is extremely slow. The car began beeping constantly while on with or without the engine running. This latest error took place while driving at approximately 55mph, soon after a car entered the highway (4 lanes) in front of me, I braked but the brakes did not actuate properly increasing the stopping time and distance. Luckily, I was able to move to the left-hand lane and avoid a collision. This occurred on February 13, 2022 AutoZone pulled the following codes: C1241, C1252-Hydro-booster pump motor malfunction, C1253-Hydro-booster pump motor relay malfunction, C1256-Accumulator low-pressure malfunction, C1311-Open circuit in main relay 1, and C1391-Abnormal leak of ACC PRESS (All except C1241 are related to the braking system) No one has inspected the component. I was able to locate the federal safety agency Recall Bulletin Reference #10V039000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANITILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) that references Lexus HS250h models manufactured up to February 2010, yet my VIN doesn't pull up this bulletin when searching the database even though it was manufactured in February of 2010.

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 23, 2021 · Brakes · TX

While driving anytime I attempt to slow the vehicle the brakes do not work as it should the car continue to roll forward for a few seconds before it completely stops. Abs and traction control lights are on. My mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that brake booster pump needs to be replaced and said there is a safety recall for this faulty part. I took my car to lexus but they refused to fix the recall as my VIN is not listed in effected vehicles VIN list. Please help/

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus hs. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, braked ceased. The contact stated that the ABS, hybrid brake assembly, traction control warning lights were illuminated. The ignition was cycled to the off and on position however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to (sewell buick gmc of dallas 7474 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209 (214) 350-8000) where it was determined that the brake booster pump failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 117,695 miles · LA

On 8/16/19, I was leaving for work, and went to reverse my vehicle out of garage, down inclined driveway, found out that the brakes were completely out accompanied by warning beeping rapidly. The power steering also locked up. I was able to push emergency brake, which did stop the vehicle, I put in car in drive and went forward into garage and pushed/locked emergency brake again to store vehicle in garage on flat surface. Car was towed to local toyota (lexus certified) service shop. Diagnostic showed that ABS master cylinder needed repair, once repaired they then tell me the booster pump also needed repair. A simple google search revealed that in 2013 these exact parts were recalled on this same year/make/model however my VIN was excluded from this recall. It is believed that these parts are defected and should have been included in this recall initially. It simply cannot be a coincidence that these parts for the 2010 lexus 250 h were identified as defective, along with 7 other recalls for my VIN alone. The previous day I had taken a trip 2 hours away, and back home. Had I been driving when this happened the results could have been deadly.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Brakes · 3,300 miles · TX

I was driving my lexus hs250 hybrid on a highway access road traveling about 30 miles per hour when a vehicle moved in front of me slammed on their brakes. When I fully engaged my brakes the car ahead of me was about 40 yards away. When I slammed on the brakes, the ABS system activated and began slowly trying to stop the vehicle. It did not matter how hard I pressed the brake pedal the ABS kept a gradual slowing. I missed the car in front of me by two inches. I took my car into the lexus dealer and they ran a full check of the ABS and indicated its working how its supposed to. The reported software fix had been accomplished on my vehicle a few months ago. I've read a lot of information since the incident regarding the hs250/prius brake problems and the reported software fix and can assure you that did not address the problem. No brake system should take that long to stop at that low of speed. The road surface was not highway smooth, but it was not bumpy nor was there excessive moisture on the road, whey toyota claims is a cause. Since the dealer service department could not duplicate the problem I was sent on my way.