Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V619000 Reported October 4, 2017

Generator within hybrid transaxle may short

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · N/A · 18,130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V619000
Manufacturer Campaign
HLE
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
18,130
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 4, 2017
Completion Rate
80.65

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 17V619000 or campaign HLE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V619000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V619000?

NHTSA recall 17V619000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 4, 2017. It addresses: Generator within hybrid transaxle may short. The recall affects approximately 18,130 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V619000 or the manufacturer campaign number HLE. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.