Lexus ES Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Lexus ES Hybrid (2013–2025).

Complaints
14
Recalls
6
Model years
13
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Lexus ES Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Lexus ES Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 ES Hybrid00001—
2024 ES Hybrid00002—
2023 ES Hybrid00002—
2022 ES Hybrid31001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 ES Hybrid20001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 ES Hybrid10002Airbags
2019 ES Hybrid00001—
2018 ES Hybrid11010Airbags
2017 ES Hybrid10000Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 ES Hybrid31000Brakes
2015 ES Hybrid10001Brakes
2014 ES Hybrid10001Visibility & Wipers
2013 ES Hybrid10001Brakes

Most common Lexus ES Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20202023
Complaints about the Lexus ES Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Lexus ES Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 25V744000Oct 30, 20251,024,407 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V124000Feb 21, 202418,616 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V865000Dec 20, 2023999,901 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V064000Feb 6, 202044,191 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V544000Jul 24, 20196,925 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V728000Nov 3, 201530,812 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Other Lexus models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology