NHTSA recall 17V619000
Electrical system
Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
Reported Oct 4, 201718,130 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number HLEBuilt Jan 29, 2009 – Sep 8, 2010
The 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.
The risk
A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.