Lexus ES350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Lexus ES350 (2007–2023).

Complaints
53
Recalls
10
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Lexus ES350 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 ES350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 ES35010000Visibility & Wipers
2022 ES35020000Visibility & Wipers
2021 ES35051000Wheels & Tires
2020 ES35053041Airbags
2019 ES35030002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 ES35031012Body & Structure
2017 ES35082011Visibility & Wipers
2016 ES35070001Body & Structure
2015 ES35050001Electrical System
2014 ES35061011Airbags
2013 ES35020001Visibility & Wipers
2012 ES35020003Body & Structure
2011 ES35011013Airbags
2010 ES35010004Body & Structure
2009 ES35000004—
2008 ES35020003Acceleration & Cruise Control
2007 ES35000003—

Most common Lexus ES350 problem areas (all years)

  • Visibility & Wipers
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    8 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Airbags
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Lexus ES350 received by NHTSA each month.

Lexus ES350 recalls

  • Recall 20V682000Nov 4, 20201,525,742 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V741000Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V005000Jan 9, 20191,299,448 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V024000Jan 9, 2018628,018 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V415000Jun 29, 20171,761 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V006000Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V340000May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V198000Apr 7, 201616,656 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing 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