Lexus ES Hybrid recalls and problems
6 recalls and 45 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
45
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
0
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Lexus ES Hybrid by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 ES Hybrid | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 ES Hybrid | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 ES Hybrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 ES Hybrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 ES Hybrid | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 ES Hybrid | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 ES Hybrid | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 ES Hybrid | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 ES Hybrid | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus ES Hybrid problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 10 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
All Lexus ES Hybrid recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-744 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. |
| 24V-124 | Feb 21, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 23V-865 | Dec 20, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 20V-064 | Feb 6, 2020 | 2020 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. |
| 19V-544 | Jul 24, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. |
| 15V-728 | Nov 3, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus ES Hybrid?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid has the most reports (10). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Lexus ES Hybrid model years 2013–2015, 2019–2025.
What are the most common Lexus ES Hybrid problems?
Owners report unknown or other, service brakes, power train problems most often.