Lexus ES - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Lexus ES

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Lexus ES, for which Lexus has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Lexus ES. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Lexus ES have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest ES’s Issues in the EU

All ES’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest ES’s Issues in the UK

LEXUS ES (2023) – No restart at the next ignition cycle
on 11/10/2023
TOYOTA LEXUS ES (2023-01-16 – 2023-06-26) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown […]
LEXUS ES300h (2019) – BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING
on 04/11/2019
LEXUS ES300h (06/05/2019 – 31/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop […]
TOYOTA LEXUS ES (2018 – 2019) – THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ENABLED
on 10/05/2019
TOYOTA LEXUS ES (05/10/2018 – 29/03/2019) RECALL: Problem description: There is a possibility that the emergency calling system has not been activated.