Lexus ES Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?

The Lexus ES has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2019 through 2023. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my ES under recall?

Whether your specific ES is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled ES year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2023 Lexus ES has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 2 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

4 recall campaigns on record across 3 model years of the Lexus ES. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

2027

Owner Complaints

270

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

3 affected model years379 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2023

Affected Model Years

20232R · 5C 20201R · 18C 20191R · 36C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag2 campaigns (50%)

Other2 campaigns (50%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Lexus ES

AIR BAGS

590

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

231

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

108

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

100

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE:BODY

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

Based on 2,027 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 8 deaths and 270 injuries reported.

All Lexus ES Recall Campaigns

#19V2880002019 Lexus ESAirbag

Issued: Oct 4, 2019

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in…

Risk: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer servi…

#23V8650002020 Lexus ESAirbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed…

#24V1240002023 Lexus ESOther

Issued: Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic cont…

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's nu…

#25V7440002023 Lexus ESOther

Issued: Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di…

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this re…

Recalls by Component

2Airbag Recalls

#19V288000MY 2019

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower…

#23V865000MY 2020

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexu…

Lexus ES Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?

The Lexus ES has 4 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2019 through 2023.

Is my ES under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled ES year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Lexus ES has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a ES recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a ES?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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