The Lemon IndexLexus ES recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Lexus ES, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2023–2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
1,024,407 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V744000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2023–2024
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.
18,616 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V124000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2020–2022
A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
999,901 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V865000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2018–2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,525,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V682000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2018–2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500,…
1,830,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V012000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2007–2012
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
928,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V741000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2019 · model year 2019
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 …
564 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V288000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,299,448 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V005000
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- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
628,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V024000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2017
The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
1,761 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V415000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009, 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
577,875 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V006000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,754,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V340000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation.
16,656 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V198000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Nov 2015 · model years 2013–2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.
30,812 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V728000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2011 · model years 2004–2005
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES…
420,326 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V539000
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2009 · model years 2007–2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2007 · model years 2007–2008
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2004–2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT …
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEEL.
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your ES?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?
20 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 51.
Which Lexus ES year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 5 campaigns. 2009: 5, 2008: 5, 2007: 5.
What are most Lexus ES recalls about?
Airbags: 8 of the 20 campaigns. Then back over prevention (2) and brakes (2).
What is the newest Lexus ES recall?
Back over prevention, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V744000): Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
What is the biggest Lexus ES recall?
NHTSA 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline, Jan 2020) covers 1,830,752 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500,…
How do I check if my Lexus ES has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Lexus dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Lexus ES: problems and best years · All Lexus recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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