Lexus ES350 recalls and problems
11 recalls and 1,365 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
1,365
Crashes reported
144
Fires reported
10
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Lexus ES350 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ES350 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 ES350 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 ES350 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 ES350 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 ES350 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 ES350 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 ES350 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 ES350 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 ES350 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 ES350 | 3 | 89 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 ES350 | 3 | 153 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 ES350 | 5 | 137 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 ES350 | 5 | 145 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 5 |
| 2008 ES350 | 4 | 255 | 27 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 ES350 | 4 | 465 | 59 | 5 | 47 | 4 |
Most reported Lexus ES350 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 806 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 213 | |
| Structure | 78 | |
| Unknown or Other | 69 | |
| Electrical System | 52 | |
| Power Train | 37 | |
| Visibility | 28 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | |
| Service Brakes | 22 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 |
All Lexus ES350 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-682 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2018–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… |
| 20V-012 | Jan 13, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500… |
| 19V-741 | Oct 17, 2019 | 2007–2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… |
| 19V-005 | Jan 9, 2019 | 2010–2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… |
| 18V-024 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2010 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered… |
| 17V-415 | Jun 29, 2017 | 2017 | Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. |
| 17V-006 | Jan 9, 2017 | 2007–2009, 2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles… |
| 16V-340 | May 23, 2016 | 2007–2011 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350… |
| 16V-198 | Apr 7, 2016 | 2016 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to… |
| 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… |
| 09V-388 | Oct 5, 2009 | 2007–2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus ES350?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Lexus ES350 has the most reports (465). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES350 have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Lexus ES350 model years 2007–2020.
What are the most common Lexus ES350 problems?
Owners report air bags, vehicle speed control, structure problems most often.