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NHTSA Recall 17V619000: Electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,130 vehicles. It affects 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid.

18,130
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (December 1)
NHTSA campaign17V619000
Manufacturer campaignHLE
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedOctober 4, 2017
Owner notificationDecember 1, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V619000

Make and modelModel years
Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.