Lexus ES recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
665 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
61,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 293 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2011: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2015: 0; 2016: 0; 2017: 0; 2018: 0; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 0; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1 | +1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | -1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | +2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | -1 |
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V288000 · Air Bags:Knee Bolster
Reported: 2019-04-10 (April 10, 2019) · Model years: 2019
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 the event of a crash.
Consequence: 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 service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V865000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Reported: 2023-12-20 (December 20, 2023) · Model years: 2020, 2021
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 circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Consequence: 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 October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V124000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2024-02-21 (February 21, 2024) · Model years: 2023, 2024
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 control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: 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 numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V744000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2025-10-30 (October 30, 2025) · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
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 display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: 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 recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
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