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Lexus HS 250 Hybrid Recall 17V619: Hybrid Drive Can Short Circuit, Losing Power While Driving

NHTSA campaign 17V619, reported October 4, 2017, 18,130 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component inside the hybrid transaxle assembly may short circuit, causing a reduction or a complete loss of the power needed to move the vehicle.

A complete loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact a Lexus dealer or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987 to confirm the status of the repair. The remedy is free of charge: an authorized dealer will replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V619Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Lexus HS 250 Hybrid2010