2011 LEXUS ES
0 recalls, 59 complaints - 57 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
59 total complaints
10 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 25 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 18, 2025
Problem with side mirrors. When driving past 55 mph, the mirrors begin to shake so much so that vision becomes blurry. Makes it difficult to merge safely. Both mirrors are impacted, but the driver side is significantly worse. I have had both mirrors and mirror assemblies replaced. However, the probl... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 5, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2024
There was a fire of unknown origin within the van. The fire was self extinguished and contained to the inside of the vehicle. No one was in the vehicle at the time of the fire, and it was found about 45 minutes after leaving the vehicle parked.
Fire
SUSPENSION
Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2024
The suspension components inclusive of struts and knuckles corroded and cracked causing the suspension to collapse in the front and rear of the vehicle. Luckily the suspension didn't collapse while driving and has not resulted in any injuries. The dealership (Gunther VW in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2024
The Hybrid charging system fails once the vehicle is above 75 mph. After about an hour or two, the vehicle will die on the highway. This is a reoccurring issue putting our safety at risk. The dealership cannot find what the problem is. Online forums show similar issues with dealerships unable to s... Read more
STEERING
Aug 10, 2024
Incident date: Jul 19, 2024
There is loud sound associated with the steering column! It has locked on me before and wouldn’t allow me to turn the vehicle. It has been to the dealership several times only for them to not be able to pinpoint the issue.i have a video but no pictures.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
Service Shifter Error comes on and off consistently -- dealer said that this error is known and common and has been going on for many many years. There is no "fix" to the problem and replacing the entire console is the only way to try to remediate the problem but this often does not work. It is in... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Jun 29, 2023
The liftgate has been malfunctioning. It will go up, and out of now where completely falls. It has fell on me and my 1 year old when I was getting something in the trunk and had to quickly throw my 1 year old into the trunk so he did not get injured, but it fell on my back. My car was taken to the d... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Jun 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was sputtering, jerking, shudderi... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60
AIR BAGS
Nov 6, 2023
Incident date: Sep 3, 2023
When driving sometimes the AIRBAG indicator light on the dash will turn on. Turning the car off and on will clear the light and it may not return for multiple drives. It's hard to replicate, but seems to happen while driving for a while. The car does not offer any other indication about the airba... Read more
STEERING
Oct 10, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The vehicle has severe rust and corrosion underneath affecting the suspension. The brakes and power steering needed repairs but the service would cause even more damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed by sterling mcall lexus of clear lake. 18160 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77546. and also Firest... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 10, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The vehicle has severe rust and corrosion underneath affecting the suspension. The brakes and power steering needed repairs but the service would cause even more damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed by sterling mcall lexus of clear lake. 18160 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77546. and also Firest... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 10, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The vehicle has severe rust and corrosion underneath affecting the suspension. The brakes and power steering needed repairs but the service would cause even more damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed by sterling mcall lexus of clear lake. 18160 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77546. and also Firest... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
2011 LEXUS ES. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKEN, THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER AND OUTER BOLSTER SECTIONS WERE DAMAGED, AND THE ROOF PAINT WAS PEELING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING WHICH RESULTS IN THE NOXIOUS CHEMICAL SMELL AND ADHESIVE COMPOUND THAT IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 4, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING WHICH RESULTS IN THE NOXIOUS CHEMICAL SMELL AND ADHESIVE COMPOUND THAT IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH.
AIR BAGS
Jul 23, 2018
Incident date: Jul 22, 2018
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND DRIVEN.
SEATS
Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
THE LEATHER ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS HAVE FAILED AND SPLIT, DETERIORATED AND THE LEATHER ON THE ARMREST BETWEEN SEATS HAVE DETERIORATED.
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Sep 8, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL", AFTER CONTACTING LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 9/8/2017 TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE, I WAS TOLD NO REMEDY AVAILABLE PER THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP (LEXUS OF BELLEVUE). IT IS NOW 12/19/2017 AND STILL NO REPAIRS OR REMEDY FROM LEXUS.
AIR BAGS
Nov 27, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2017
TAKATA RECALL; I HAVE MAJOR CONCERN RELEVANT TO NOT ONLY THE PASS/SIDE AIR BAG, BUT TO THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO. I REQUEST BOTH SIDES BE REPLACED, UNLESS YOU CAN PROVIDE DATA THAT WILL CONFIRM THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG. DEALER/SEWELL ADVISED MY WORK WOULD BE DONE IN SEPT 17. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL IN ROUGHLY AUGUST OF 2016. IT SAID THAT A PASSENGER SHOULD NOT SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY WIFE AND I ARE RETIRED AND ALWAYS DRIVE TOGETHER. THIS RECALL MADE OUR LEXUS UNDRIVEABLE FOR THE PAST YEAR AND 3 MONTHS. THERE HAS BEE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 8, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
MAY 23,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERGLG NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V340 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE STILL THE LOCAL DEALER IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TO USE MY CAR GOING TO WORK, CITY AND HIGHWAY FROM FRISCO TO MCKINNEY IN TEXAS.
AIR BAGS
Oct 1, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" THE FIRST CONTACT WAS A LETTER NHTSA - TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATION EXPANSION SUMMARY OF PHASE (ZONE A - GOP (INTRIM G1P). THE SECOND CONTACT WAS A LETTER DATED MAY 23, 2016 STATING SAFETY RECALL GLG & GLH (INTRIM G2G & G2H) THE THIRD CONTACT WAS A LETTER WITH MY VIN: [XXX] AND NHTSA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 19, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TWO YEARS AGO AS OF DECEMBER 2017. I HAVE AS OF YET HAD THIS AIRBAG REPLACED. WHEN I CALL THE DEALER; TOM WILLIAMS LEXUS THEY DO NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS. I NEED TO KNOW WHEN AND IF THEY WILL REPLACE THIS AIRBAG
AIR BAGS
Sep 8, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2011
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY AIR BAG BUT RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT SAYS "TOYOTA'S RECORD INDICATE THAT YOU MAYBE A CLASS MEMBER" IS MY CAR RECALLED?
AIR BAGS
Sep 6, 2017
Incident date: Jul 19, 2016
TAKATA RECALL WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE OVER 14 MONTHS AGO AND A REMEDY HAS NOT YET BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. THE RENTAL CAR OFFERED UNTIL THE REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE DID NOT MATCH THE TYPE AND STANDARD OF THE VEHICLE AFFECTED OR ITS SAFGETY EQUIPMENT -- NO PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG YET BUT WONDERING IF IT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 4, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND LEXUS HAS NOT COME UP WITH A SOLUTION, PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER!
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
NO ACTION TAKEN ON THE PART OF LEXUS REGARDING RECALL FOR UNSAFE AIRBAGS. RECALL WAS ISSUED IN MAY OF 2016; IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR.
AIR BAGS
Jun 20, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. WHEN DO THEY PROPOSE TO DO SOMETHING SINCE IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED THE NOTICE. IT IS NICE THAT THEY SAY DON'T DRIVE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HOWEVER, NOT EVERYONE HAS THE LUXURY OF DOING THIS. MAYBE LEXUS EXECUTIVES HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICLES SO THEY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I LIVE IN ZONE A. MY LEXUS DEALER STILL HAS NO PARTS. YOUR REPAIR RATE CHART HAS NO LISTING FOR LEXUS. I TAKE THIS TO MEAN THAT NO LEXUS AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. I FIND THIS VERY DISTURBING. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN I CAN EXPECT THE AIR BAG IN MY CAR TO BE REPLACED.
AIR BAGS
Apr 21, 2017
Incident date: May 18, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ELEVEN MONTHS AGO. MAY 2016. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT WOULD TAKE PLACE IN LATE DECEMBER 2016 OR BY JANUARY 2017. IT IS NOW APRIL 21, 2017 AND AS OF THIS DAY NOTHING. TOYOTA HAS HAD AMPLE TIME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. MY VEHICLE IS IN ZONE A RECALL. WE HAVE I... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 20, 2017
Incident date: Apr 20, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ELEVEN MONTHS AGO. MAY 2016. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT WOULD TAKE PLACE IN LATE DECEMBER 2016 OR BY JANUARY 2017. IT IS NOW APRIL 20, 2017 AND AS OF THIS DAY NOTHING. TOYOTA HAS HAD AMPLE TIME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. MY VEHICLE IS IN ZONE A RECALL
AIR BAGS
Apr 10, 2017
Incident date: Apr 10, 2017
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL - THE RECALL LETTER FOR AIR BAG WAS ISSUED ON MAY 23, 2016 AND THE CAR MANUFACTURE LEXUS HAS NO REMEDY YET FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG REPLACEMENT. IT IS APPROACHING ONE YEAR SINCE THE RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO TAKE ALMOST ONE YEAR WITHOUT REMED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: May 27, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN AFRAID TO USE THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SINCE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. THEREFORE, I CAN USE ONLY 3/4 OF THE CAR. THEY ARE TAKING WAY TOO LONG TO ADDRESS THIS. IF THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY SHOULD COMPENSATE ME FOR THE MISSING 1/4 OF THE CAR.
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2, 2017
Incident date: Oct 17, 2016
I HAVE CALLED AND CONTACTED LEXUS MANY TIMES REGARDING THE PROBLEM WITH MY LEXUS CAR. I HAVE FOLLOWED UP AND DONE ALL THE REQUIRED FEEDBACK NEEDED IN ORDER FOR LEXUS TO ASSIST ME. I FEEL THAT CUSTOMERS DO NOT REALLY MATTER BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF TIME LEXUS IS TAKING TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PEO... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Mar 2, 2017
Incident date: Oct 17, 2016
I HAVE CALLED AND CONTACTED LEXUS MANY TIMES REGARDING THE PROBLEM WITH MY LEXUS CAR. I HAVE FOLLOWED UP AND DONE ALL THE REQUIRED FEEDBACK NEEDED IN ORDER FOR LEXUS TO ASSIST ME. I FEEL THAT CUSTOMERS DO NOT REALLY MATTER BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF TIME LEXUS IS TAKING TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PEO... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. DATE OF THE RECALL IS 5/23/16. TODAY IS 2/27/17. LEXUS' ADVICE IS TO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE AIRBAG IS REPLACED. LEXUS TOLD ME TODAY THEY HAVE NO SCHEDULED DATE FOR WHEN TAKATA WILL HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG AVAILABLE FOR MY MODEL. 10 MONTHS (WITH NO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2017
Incident date: Jan 13, 2017
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. WHY IS IT TAKING LEXUS SO LONG TO FIX THE PROBLEM? ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS POTENTIALLY SERIOUS DANGER POSSIBLE.
AIR BAGS
Jan 10, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
LEXUS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH MY PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG SINCE MAY OF 2016. I UNDERSTAND TO SOME DEGREE THE DELAY CAUSED BY THE MASSIVE NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE TAKATA CORPORATION'S PRODUCTS, HOWEVER THIS HAS PREVENTED THE USE OF MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR OVER 7 MONTHS WITH NO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY OF 2016 I CALLED THEM TWICE IN TAMPA FLORIDA. TO THIS DATE THEY TOLD ME TO CALL THEM AGAIN IN JANUARY 2017. THIS IS ALMOST SIX MONTHS SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED I HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR ON A DAILY BASIS. AND I LIVE IN FLORIDA WHERE IT IS VERY HOT AND HUMID IN THE CAR IT CAN GET O... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS ES-R350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 1, 2016
Incident date: Jul 31, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: INFORMATION FROM LEXUS DEALER IS PARTS TO CORRECT THE RECALLED AIR BAG PROBLEM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL JANUARY 2017. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNREASONABLE TO EXPECT THE CUSTOMER TO WAIT FIVE OR SIX MONTHS FOR REPAIRS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS ES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION EMERGING FROM THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 12, 2013
VEHICLE DUE FOR REGULAR, PERIODIC SERVICE AT LEXUS OF MANHATTAN. ARRIVED @ 07:00. AT 09:35 SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US OF SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND ALIGNMENT. SAID THEY HAD COMPLETED THE ALIGNMENT AND CAUTIONED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SUBSEQUENTLY HAVE MAJOR BRAKING SYSTEM R... Read more
STEERING
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 12, 2013
VEHICLE DUE FOR REGULAR, PERIODIC SERVICE AT LEXUS OF MANHATTAN. ARRIVED @ 07:00. AT 09:35 SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US OF SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND ALIGNMENT. SAID THEY HAD COMPLETED THE ALIGNMENT AND CAUTIONED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SUBSEQUENTLY HAVE MAJOR BRAKING SYSTEM R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 12, 2013
VEHICLE DUE FOR REGULAR, PERIODIC SERVICE AT LEXUS OF MANHATTAN. ARRIVED @ 07:00. AT 09:35 SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US OF SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND ALIGNMENT. SAID THEY HAD COMPLETED THE ALIGNMENT AND CAUTIONED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SUBSEQUENTLY HAVE MAJOR BRAKING SYSTEM R... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2012
Incident date: Jul 8, 2012
AT APPROXIMATELY 7:23 PM ON JULY 8, 2012, WHILE PARKING IN THE PARKING LOT OF OUR LOCAL CHURCH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CAR WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN THIS SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. AT THAT TIME LOTS OF PEOPLE WERE EXITING THE CHURCH AND WALKING TOW... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 2012
Incident date: Jul 8, 2012
AT APPROXIMATELY 7:23 PM ON JULY 8, 2012, WHILE PARKING IN THE PARKING LOT OF OUR LOCAL CHURCH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CAR WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN THIS SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. AT THAT TIME LOTS OF PEOPLE WERE EXITING THE CHURCH AND WALKING TOW... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 4, 2012
Incident date: Apr 7, 2012
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT AS IF LOCKED IN TO THE RIGHT HAND POSITION, HIT A TREE AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP BY HITTING HIGH CONCRETE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 LEXUS ES
57 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 14 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 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
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
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-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-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,
19LE05-KLG - TI-
Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ?
KLG_TI_091319
Sep 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODE
KLG_TI_091219
Sep 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODE
KLG_TI_v.2_09121
Sep 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODE
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-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-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-0088-15
Dec 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual while performing the Rescue Charge. The GRX-5100 should be
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.
L-SB-0014-16
Mar 17, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner's
DLB_Dealer Lette
Mar 2, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
DLB_Technical In
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
HVAC Odor Maintenance
LSB006013A
Sep 12, 2013
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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
LTT000110A
Aug 6, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
LTT000110
Apr 10, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
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
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 (current) | 0 | 59 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 78 | View |
| 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 |