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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