2008 LEXUS ES
0 recalls, 78 complaints - 46 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
78 total complaints
10 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 36 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2007
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the instrument panel had been inoperable for approximately 5 months. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The loca... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
May 1, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2007
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Odyssey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The vehicle mileage was 117,000 at the time of purchase; however, the title listed the mileage at 14,580. The Department of Motor Vehicle reported that ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 3, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH with her family inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine compartment, with the traction control and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. Additionally... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 5, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
I was driving on Saturday September 3 at 5 pm over the Chain Bridge entering Washington DC. Traffic was heavy and the auto brake went on when I was about 15 feet from the car in front of me. I was using one-pedal driving and when I pushed on the gas slowly we started slowly moving forward. I was tra... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 5, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
After coming to a complete stop, vehicle will start to creep forward. If not paying attention, collision with vehicle in front will occur.
STEERING
Apr 1, 2025
Incident date: May 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the power steering became operable. The ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 5, 2024
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jun 10, 2024
Incident date: May 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the passenger's side active head restraint deployed independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the headrest. The contact was in... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2024
Incident date: Feb 11, 2024
I have a 2014 GMC Terrain with less than 70k miles on the vehicle. I took the truck to the mechanic and was advised the power belts were no good. Why is this? The truck has no mileage on it basically for a 2014, I have a 2011 Chevy with more miles than this truck and its power belts are fine. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 19, 2023
Incident date: Dec 13, 2023
Intermittent Electrical / Brake failure . Put vehicle in reverse . Brakes failed to stop vehicle . Vehicle has had electrical issues before . Waring lights came on for steering and tire pressure in the past . Recall then came from Hyundai for the ICCU .45 minutes before the collision, the front ... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Aug 30, 2023
Incident date: Feb 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2023
Incident date: May 29, 2023
The locks on the doors do not all unlock at the same time or lock at the same time. The passenger door has locked and would not unlock. My daughter had to climb through car to get out. If there’s an accident my kids can not safely exit the vehicle due to the locks. You can’t unlock it either fro... Read more
ENGINE
May 29, 2023
Incident date: May 29, 2023
UNKNOWN: 04/11/23 I purchased (as second owner) a 2012 Kia Forte (less than 2 months ago) only had 107,799 miles. Purchased as a Senior Citizen for doctor appointmenta & food shopping....after a short while I noticed a tap/knock from the engine that has gotten louder with every ride....Took the vehi... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 29, 2023
Incident date: May 29, 2023
The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 12, 2022
Incident date: Oct 18, 2019
The dealership Northtown Lexus, in Amherst New York, repaired the door actuators on my 2008 Lexus ES350 without my authorization. They claimed the door actuators were a factory defect however, they repaired two out of the four door actuators. The dealership Northtown Lexus completed this repair wi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2022
Incident date: Oct 18, 2019
My 2008 Lexus ES350 has been repaired at Northtown Lexus since 10/18/2019. The dealer and manufacturer indicated the door lock actuators are defective as original equipment. The dealer replaced only two door locks and referred me to Lexus Customer Service. Since 10/18/2019, I have NOT been able t... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 20, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
car was recalled for faulty air bags.i have tried numerous times to speak with someone,always with the same result-i am transferred 2 or 3 times and then i am promised a call back.i have not received a call back as of 6/20/2022.i think the first time i called was over a year ago.i am sure i called a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
My vehicle dashboard is melting and i have tried to contact the dealer and they have told me that the recall has been expired on my vehicles and for me it is becoming a safety issue because whenever sun reflects on the dashboard and because its melting it makes a glare on my windshield and it effect... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 31, 2021
Incident date: May 1, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam, Our Lexus ES350 2008 has front panel melting and cracking. The melting plastic could emit hazardous fumes with health risk to driver and passengers. This melting panel looks awful, it dramatically decreases value of the car. We found this ZLZ program online below. But unfortun... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2020
Incident date: May 29, 2020
DRIVING TO WORK (I'M A REGISTERED NURSE), THE CAR (ON THE HIGHWAY) JUST STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. IT WAS A BLESSING THAT I WAS COMING UP ON A REST STOP. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE EXIT LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. PRESSING AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD, I W... Read more
SEATS
Dec 8, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2019
QUALITY OF SEAT LEATHER IS POOR. I LOOKED SAME YEAR MODEL WITH ANOTHER BRAND, THAT CAR SEATS ARE LOOKS GOOD AND BETTER THAN LEXUS ES350. I LOOKED AND COMPARED WIRH ANOTHER ES350 2009 ALSO SEATS WAS CRACKED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 19, 2019
Incident date: Oct 10, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH, AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 40MPH. HAVE TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW CAR DOWN.
AIR BAGS
Sep 19, 2019
Incident date: Sep 4, 2019
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURY CAUSED.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
TAKARA RECALL AIRBAGS DASHBOARD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
TAKARA RECALL AIRBAGS DASHBOARD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 21, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
DASHBOARD IS BURNED PLASTIC,
AIR BAGS
Apr 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS NOTIFIED NEARLY A YEAR AGO OF THE SAFETY RECALL REQUIRED ON MY LEXUS. I HAVE CALLED 4-5 TIMES OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS BUT HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED BY MY DEALERSHIP REGARDING REPLACING THE AIRBAG. WHAT IS THE RECOURSE FOR HAVING THIS WORK DONE? IS THE DEALER MY ONLY RECOURSE? ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2017
MELTING DASH BOARD RECALL. LEXUS OF MOBILE IS STATING I NEVER FILED A CLAIM TO HAVE MY MELTING DASH BOARD RECALL CORRECTED. THIS IS FALSE. I WAS THERE AND HAD PHOTO'S TAKEN. I CALLED BI-MONTHLY TO FIND OUT WHEN THE NEW DASH BOARDS WOULD BE IN. NEVER WAS I TOLD THEY LOST MY PHOTO'S OR DID NOT HA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 18, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2017
TAKATA RECALL.. MY AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED NOR HAVE THE MANUFACTURE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THEM
AIR BAGS
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Aug 12, 2012
IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2012, A CAR IMPACTED THIS LEXUS FROM RIGHT SIDE AND THE LEXUS SHIFTED OVER THE CURB AND HIT THE ROAD SIDE LIGHT POST. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED BUT INSTEAD OF PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM INJURY, IT DAMAGED MY WIFE'S RIGHT KNEE BADLY. THE KNEE BONE WAS FRACTURED AND SHE HAD T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Oct 29, 2017
Incident date: Oct 25, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I CONTACTED THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, MOST RECENTLY ON OCTOBER 25, 2017 AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. I BELIEVE THIS MAY BE THE CASE BECAUSE TAKATA AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOW IN CHAPTER 11. NO ONE THERE CAN TEL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 28, 2017
TAKATA RECALL ANNOUNCED ON JAN 2017 BUT IT STILL HAS NOT STARTED THE REMEDY OF RECALL. SO FRUSTRATED!!!
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS MANY MONTHS AGO; JANUARY, I BELIEVE, BUT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A FOLLOW-UP NOTICE FOR REPAIR. WHEN I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER TODAY, I WAS TOLD THAT REPAIR IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND I HAVE TO CONTINUE WAITING. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS PR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. UNABLE TO CARRY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. ALSO UNABLE TO SELL THE CAR TO A PRIVATE PARTY DURING THE TIME I WAITED FOR REPAIR PARTS.
AIR BAGS
Jul 18, 2017
Incident date: May 17, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I"M EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECALL. AS I AM UNABLE TO UTILIZE MY VEHICLE TO IT'S FULLEST EXTENT WITHOUT FEAR OF INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO MYSELF AND PASSENGERS.
AIR BAGS
Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
TAKATA RECALL PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. PUT ON WAIT LIST. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS PERFORMED, THEY RECOMMEND NOT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. IT'S VERY INCONVENIENT AS WE ARE FAMILY OF 4!!!!
AIR BAGS
Apr 11, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL"
AIR BAGS
Apr 5, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER DATED MAY 23, 2016 INDICATING THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR ON MY 2008 LEXUS ES 350 NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I LIVE IN ZONE A, THE HIGHEST RISK AREA. I HAVE CALLED THREE TIMES OVER THE PAST 10 MONTHS TO MY LOCAL LEXUS DEALERS, AND THEIR RESPONSE HAS BEE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 29, 2017
Incident date: Mar 29, 2017
I RECEIVED NOTICED OF THE NHTSA RECALL 16V-340 IN MAY OF 2016. TEN MONTHS LATER LEXUS STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AT DEALERS TO GET THIS FIXED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
AIR BAGS
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Mar 28, 2017
STILL NO REMEDY FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT IT WOULD TAKE ALMOST A YEAR AND STILL NOTHING YET! THEY SEEM TO HAVE ENOUGH AIRBAGS FOR THE NEW CARS THEY ARE MAKING. LETS FIX THE BAD AIRBAGS FIRST BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GETS KILLED! COME ON NHTSA LETS GET ON TOYOTA AND MAKE TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 15, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2017
THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR. I LIVE IN ZONE 1! MY CAR IS NINE YEARS OLD AND STILL LEXUS HAS NOT MADE AN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT FOR ANY OF THE ES MODELS! WHY? OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS HAVE FIXED THEIR CARS. NOT ACCEPTABLE. NHSTA NEEDS TO GET ON LEXUS/TOYOTA TO GET THIS DONE. THIS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
TAKATA RECALL STILL NO INFORMATION OR REMEDY FOR MY 2008 LEXUS THAT IS IN ZONE A, SC. LEXUS IS FIXING 2012 IS MODELS AHEAD OF MUCH OLDER MODELS. IT IS AGAINST THE NHTSB CRO. LEXUS IS STONEWALLING THEIR CUSTOMERS!!! NO INFORMATION IS BEING TOLD TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.
AIR BAGS
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Jul 26, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE JULY 2016. AS OF FEB 27, 2017 NO ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP, OR LEXUS CORPORATE CAN GIVE ANY GUIDANCE ON TIMETABLE FOR REPLACEMENT, OR IF ANY LEXUS MODELS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN WILL I HEAR TIMETABLE? LEXUS IS SELLING NEW MODELS OF THE SAME CAR, WHY NOT REPLACE DE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 23, 2017
TAKATA RECALL,TAMARA INFLATORS. ON JUNE 9, THE NOTICE CAME TOLD NOT USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOW JAN. 23, 2017 AND THE DEALER CONTINUES TO PUT OFF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE UNSAFE PARTS. THIS IS UNREASONABLE AS WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE CAR I TRANSPORTING GRANDCHILDREN AND EVEN GO OUT TO ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2017
Incident date: Jan 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT FIX WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MID 2017. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A SAFETY ISSUE.
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2016
TAKATA RECALL "RECALL INCOMPLETE REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE" AS A RESULT OF THIS RECALL OUR PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Dec 17, 2016
THE DASHBOARD GETS EXTREMELY STICKY AND I HAVE NOTICE A SMALL HOLE WHICH HAS NOW TURNED INTO A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. I THINK THIS HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF THE HEAT. I DON'T ALWAYS KEEP MY CAR PARKED UNDER A GARAGE.
AIR BAGS
Dec 10, 2016
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I WAS CONTACTED BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP ON MAY 23, 2016, THAT OUR CAR HAD DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS AND WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN A REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. AFTER SEVEN MONTHS OF WAITING TO HEAR WHEN THE REMEDY WOULD BE AVAILABLE, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON NOV.01,2016, TO INQUIRE WHEN THE PROBLEM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Jul 16, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. WE RECIEVED NOTICE OF RECALL JULY 2016. IT'S NOW 6 MONTHS LATER, WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL NOTICE. THIS IS AN OLDER MODEL CAR AND WE LIVE IN HOT FLORIDA. WE KNOW THIS IS A HIGH RISK CAR FOR THIS DEFECT. WE ARE AFRAID TO USE IT FOR THREAT OF DEATH TO THE PASSENGER. PLEASE CONTACT US ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016. TOLD NOT TO USE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 22, 2016 WITH NO "REMEDY" AVAILABLE YET. I BLAME TAKATA BUT AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT THIS VERY SERIOUS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED YET. I DON'T LET ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 LEXUS ES
46 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 2 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 2 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0004-22
Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0023-20
Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0021-14_Obs
Jan 24, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
L-SB-0179-17
Nov 28, 2017
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01,
L-SB-0113-12_Rev
Nov 21, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerge
L-SB-0014-08_Rev
Mar 22, 2017
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some
L-SB-0060-13 Rev
Nov 10, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin
L-SB-0021-14 Rev
Sep 19, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.
DLB_Technical In
Mar 2, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
DLB_Dealer Lette
Mar 2, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
L-SB-0025-14
Jul 7, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Nov 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Jul 25, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
LSB002514B
Jul 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002114
Jun 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
LSB002114
Jun 12, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
LSB006013A
Sep 12, 2013
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC Odor Maintenance
LSB006013A
Sep 12, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
HVAC Odor Maintenance
L-SB-0060-13
Sep 12, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to
DLB Update DL
Feb 13, 2013
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. The part has been changed in production and parts ha
DLB Update RL
Feb 13, 2013
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. The part has been changed in production and parts ha
SB-0001-11 REV1
Jan 6, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LEXUS: INFORMATION ON AN IMPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *RM
05207
Sep 21, 2007
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION DURING (PDS) PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *NJ
00205
May 2, 2007
190000 TIRES
TIRE POSITIONING BEFORE NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY. *KB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS ES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA07010
Opened: Aug 8, 2007 , Closed: Oct 11, 2007
UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT
THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL IF PROPERLY SECURED USING THE RETAINING HOOKS PROVIDED BY TOYOTA.HOWEVER, IF THE ALL WEATHER MAT IS UNSECURED AND MOVES FORWARD FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION IT CAN ENTRAP THE THROTTLE PEDAL AT THE FULLY OPEN POSITION AFTER IT HAS BEE... Read more
DP05002
Opened: Aug 5, 2005 , Closed: Jan 5, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IN A LETTER DATED JULY 8, 2005, AND AFTER EXPERIENCING TWO INCIDENTS (AND ONE CRASH) WHERE HE ALLEGES HIS MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 CAMRY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT, MR. JORDAN ZIPRIN PETITIONED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S (NHTSA) OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) TO CO... Read more
LEXUS ES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES across all model years (1997, 2025).
11
Total Recalls
852
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS ES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 59 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 0 | 78 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 164 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 75 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |