Lexus Recalls Older Hybrid Sedan for Potential Short Circuit
Lexus has issued a recall for certain 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h sedans.
The affected vehicles may have an issue related to the manufacturing process. According to Lexus, this may cause components to wear, leading to a potential short circuit. If that does occur, it will illuminate warning lights and warning messages, and in most cases, the vehicle will enter a fail-safe mode. The fail-safe mode will cause the HS 250h to have reduced propulsion but the vehicle can still be driven safely for a limited distance.
Lexus added that under rare conditions, the hybrid system could shut down. And while power steering and braking assist will still function normally, a hybrid system shutdown while driving at high speeds increases the risk of a crash.
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To resolve the issue, Lexus dealers will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly with a new one at no cost to customers. All known owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by first class mail by late November.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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