2019 Lexus ES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 34 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 7 | 20.6% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 20.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 17.6% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Engine: 9; Air Bags: 6; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Electrical System: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2019: 1; 2020: 9; 2021: 7; 2022: 3; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11301891 · 2020-01-25 (January 25, 2020)
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THE ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE STALL, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11301891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11311741 · 2020-02-26 (February 26, 2020)
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11311741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11258618 · 2019-09-27 (September 27, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO COAST FORWARD DESPITE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT QUICKLY SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BRUISES ON TO THE CHEST. MEDICAL ATTENTION…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,636 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11398718 · 2021-03-02 (March 2, 2021)
ACCIDENT DESCRIPTION: TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-95 JUST PAST THE 895 SPLIT. I WAS TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE LANE WITH A SPEED OF 60-65 MPH. THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT LEFT QUICKLY. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION WARNING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATING LANE DEPARTURE. I WAS RAPIDLY MOVING TOWARD THE CONCRETE BASE OF THE MORAVIA ROAD OVERPASS. THE STEERING WAS TIGHT. I ATTEMPT TO BRAKE AND STEER RIGHT BUT NOTHING SEEMED TO WORK. THE AUTOBRAKE WAS ON BUT DID NOT APPLY AND I HIT THE CONCRETE BASE OF THE WALL ON THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE LEXUS. I DI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11398718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11300692 · 2020-01-21 (January 21, 2020)
LEXUS 22019 ES 350 HAS FUEL PUMP RECALL ISSUE. NO SOLUTION. POSES A REAL HAZARD IF DRIVING WITH FAMILY AND FUEL SUPPLY SHUTS OFF AND TRAVELLING 70 ON INTERSTATE AND CAR STOPS AND VEHICLE (TRAILER TRUCK ) CAN NOT STOP AND PLOWS INTO YOUR REAR END KILLING ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND LEAVING YOU CRIPPLE. WHY IS IT TAKING LEXUS TILL MARCH (PER THEIR WEBSITE) TO EVEN GET OUT A LETTER ON THIS. MY VEHICLE VIN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ONE THAT IS ON RECALL LIST. WHY IS THIS PUTTING MYSELF AND MY FAMILY IN IMMEDIATE DANGER? WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT NOT FORC…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300692 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11475224 · 2022-07-22 (July 22, 2022)
The first incident occurred sometime in late June/early July...indicator lights mentioned below came on and I cleaned off sensors and indicator lamps disappeared on this occurrence. On July 13 2022, I was driving on a busy local road when the following malfunction indicators were displayed: brake system warning, 'check' engine malfunction indicator lamp, electric power steering system warning, parking support brake system, and pre-collision system. As these indicators were displayed, simultaneously the vehicle decelerated to an almost complet…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11475224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11722597 · 2026-03-06 (March 6, 2026)
I am reporting a potential transmission issue with my 2019 Lexus ES 350. At around 70,000 miles, the vehicle began developing a whining noise at low speeds when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The noise has persisted and appears to be gradually worsening. The symptoms match numerous complaints I have seen from other owners regarding premature failure of the UA80 transmission, particularly the whining sound during low-speed acceleration. This issue began approximately one year ago and raises concerns about a possible widespread defect affect…
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Owner report 11424038 · 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021)
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while attempting to park in between two vehicles with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped the parking barrier and hit stanchion which caused the vehicle to stop. The airbags did not deploy and the vehicle's electrical warning sensors also failed to operate as needed. No injuries were reported at the scene. Both fire and police reported immediately to the scene and a police report was filed. Due to the failure, t…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11424038 at NHTSA ↗