LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V619000

Make Model Year
LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-01 2017-10-04 2017-10-06

Production Dates: 2009-01-29 - 2010-09-08

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: HLE

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18130

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid vehicles. A component within the hybrid transaxle assembly may short circuit and result in a reduction or a complete loss of available power for moving the vehicle.

Consequence

A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. Owners may contact 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is HLE.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.