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Lexus ES350
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
2,108
Active records
Recalls
17
Active records
TSBs
845
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
9
Injuries
191
Crashes
239
Fires
25
Top reported issues — Lexus ES350
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Safety restraint issue
Condition issue
Operating state
Thermal issue
Braking behavior
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint behavior
Performance issue
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Access/entry issue
Engine behavior
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The car was taken into Lexus under warranty January 2026. There a loud noise coming from the car when it is going down the road. Lexus tried to say it must be the tires. The car was under 3 years old. I replaced the front tires any way. There cars noise even louder and it was not fixed. I feel the car is un-safe. The car currently has 40,000 miles. I simply wanted the car fixed.
2016 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 10, 2026
On May 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on its own. This spontaneous mechanical failure caused the vehicle to immediately and violently veer to the right, rendering the steering ineffective and resulting in an unavoidable collision with two parked vehicles. The vehicle has been determined to be a total loss. Furthermore, during the crash…
2013 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 9, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000; however, a Carfax vehicle history reported the mileage at 199,000.
2020 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 8, 2026
The front timing chain cover on the engine was leaking at 53k miles. This is a 2GR-FKS engine. We have had the car for 19k miles, and bought it as a Certified Pre-Owned. We're looking at spending over 10% of the purchase price of the car on a repair, after barely having it for three years.
2012 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the reflection from the melted dashboard reflected onto the windshield. In addition, the contact’s vision was impaired while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
2007 LEXUS ES
Filed Jun 24, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 200,000.
2022 LEXUS ES
Filed Jun 12, 2026
Within approximately three weeks of purchasing this vehicle, the blind-spot monitoring and rear traffic sensor systems were found to be completely inoperative. All dashboard warning lights related to these systems were illuminated the night before discovery, then went dark the following morning. A subsequent inspection by a licensed Lexus dealership confirmed the failure was caused by prior undisclosed rear collision damage. Both rear blind-spot modules showed zero CAN bus communication. The…
2007 LEXUS ES
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now I’m scared to drive the car anywhere
2019 LEXUS ES
Filed May 16, 2026
Vehicle suddenly stalled in traffic, check engine light illuminated and lost power.
2025 LEXUS ES
Filed May 8, 2026
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) activated twice in the last couple of weeks with absolutely no reason. Both times it activated with transmission in reverse and vehicle in process of backing up. But there was no vehicle or person within the vicinity. The sudden braking startled the driver and passengers giving concern about the viability of the vehicle operating in a safe manner for the rest of the trip. The problem has not been seen or inspected by the dealer or service personnel.