Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Generator Within Hybrid Transaxle may Short

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.


Report Received Date 10/04/2017
NHTSA ID 17V619000
Consequence Summary A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code HLE
Potentially Affected 18130
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V619000)