2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Power Train	1
Parking Brake	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Service Brakes	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Sep 8, 2018

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.

Air Bags · at 54,800 miles · reported Jan 5, 2017

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…

Power Train · at 52,000 miles · reported Nov 16, 2015

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

Other Lexus HS 250 Hybrid years

20112010

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,800 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.