2021 LEXUS ES
1 recalls, 28 complaints - 11 TSBs
23V865000 Dec 20, 2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may con... Read more
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Dec 17, 2025
Two weeks ago, an alert appeared stating that the charge port door was open. The door was closed and no amount of opening and closing the door would stop the alert from repeatedly appearing. After about 2 hours, a new alert would appear either before or after the the alert for the charge door. The n... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
Engine and yes available for inspection. I had been driving then all of a sudden the Service Engine Immediately light started rapidly flashing and the car would hardly go. Turned around parked at home, towed to dealership where they said the engine compressor was not working and I would need a reb... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2023
Multipurpose camera failure, all advanced safety systems were affected (Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Auto-dim headlights, etc) Also, caused engine light, brake system and transmission system errors to appear but they were cleared by replacing the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2023
While driving my 2024 Honda Prologue, the automatic emergency braking system (part of Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System) has activated unexpectedly and forcefully multiple times — with no obstacle or vehicle ahead. The most serious incident occurred on 6/28/2024, while traveling at appro... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 17, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2023
I believe the PTU is malfunctioning and causing the transmission to slip or jerk. I am experiencing uncontrolled movement while driving. The vehicle is available at any time for inspection upon request. This puts myself and 2 small children at risk while driving, therefore my ability to use this veh... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 13, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine, air bag, and the fuel pump relay failure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the exterior lights failed to operate as needed, and the vehicle occasionally failed to start. Additionally, the contact state... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Apr 16, 2025
On about [XXX], I was driving and my engine felt like it missed and my check engine light came on and a message appeared telling me to get remote throttle serviced. The truck began to drive badly and lack of acceleration made it difficult to maneuver in traffic. The truck was very difficult to sta... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 8, 2025
Incident date: Apr 8, 2025
Took my toyota in for repair at they deemed it not safe to drive
ENGINE
Mar 27, 2025
Incident date: Mar 27, 2025
While driving under multiple circumstances, while rolling from a stop or in gear already, the transmission will unsafely move on its own power. It will stutter if I hit the gas. It will not go sometimes and other times it will be so delayed that after I left my foot off the gas, the transmission wil... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 14, 2025
Incident date: Mar 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving uphill at approximately 50-55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed t... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Jan 25, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
I opened the rear lift gate. I turned around to grab a bag of vegetables. I leaned in to put them in the back of the car... The lift gate hit my head and continued closing pushing down on my head. I was finally able to twist out from under it and it closed all the way. I did not hear any warning b... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shift lever was shifted to park(P); however, the gear shift lever failed to function as intended. The contact stated that a shift to park error message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 13, 2025
Incident date: Jan 13, 2025
1. Driver’s side door locked up and it is impossible to unlock from the inside of the car manually or electrically. The door cannot be manually opened up from the outside OR the inside of the car. 2. My safety has been put at risk because of not being able to exit the car in case of an emergency. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2024
Incident date: Dec 20, 2023
Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2024
On [XXX] I turned on a [XXX] in Amelia Co Va when I pressed the gas to get up to speed, all of the sudden the headlights, dashboard lights, interior lights go dark. Warning lights on the dashboard were flashing. I put on my hazards and pulled safely into a convenience store parking lot and shut my t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 4, 2024
Incident date: Nov 4, 2024
Safety recall no fix. My car smokes and could catch on Fire. BMW refuses a loan vehicle until it can be fixed. They advise me to drive it and if catches fire call 911. This is unacceptable
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 1, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 21, 2024
Incident date: Oct 21, 2024
The transfer case module failed after a software update. The response from the bcm is no forward collision warning , emergency braking. It turned it off?? Aren't they required to have these features? I bought the vehicle for those features that are no longer available?
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2024
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
Was told today my 2019 Ford f1500 needs “cam fazer” replacement. Cost $4300! Internet makes it sound like ALL 3.5L eco boost engines have/will have this problem. There’s a couple “field service bulletins” on it, but mines not included.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Sep 16, 2024
I have had this car for a few years and the evaporator core has failed, the car will blow air but it is very VERY hot air. The faulty evaporator core is a direct result of GM using cheaply made parts not inspected to the standard prior to installation into the vehicle. having previously owned this c... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 16, 2024
Incident date: Aug 16, 2024
While driving through an intersection with my family in the car, the engine suddenly failed without warning, leaving us stranded in a dangerous situation with incoming traffic. The engine began smoking, shaking violently, and emitting a strong odor, making the vehicle undrivable. We also received a ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 12, 2024
Incident date: Aug 12, 2024
2021 Subaru Outback Limited | ~13000 miles | Component: Battery | Car suddenly stopped and ALL warning lights started flashing at a busy traffic signal, while I was waiting to take a left turn (lucky to have escaped safely from that situation). I had to turn the car off and restart it. 2 days late... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 26, 2024
Incident date: Apr 16, 2024
The piece that keeps my driver side door from opening to the point of breaking has broken from the door, and in turn is preventing my driver side window from opening/closing. The cause of this problem is that the solder came loose from the inside of the door. If the wind catches my door, I risk the ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 26, 2024
Incident date: Apr 16, 2024
The piece that keeps my driver side door from opening to the point of breaking has broken from the door, and in turn is preventing my driver side window from opening/closing. The cause of this problem is that the solder came loose from the inside of the door. If the wind catches my door, I risk the ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 12, 2024
Air bag light came on the dash board Headed to dealer to see why Code B141C Cost to repair the problem was very high not covered by warranty The problem seems to me a poor design. Because of this weak design I feel this puts passengers in danger.
SUSPENSION
Feb 14, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
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ENGINE
Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired.... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 LEXUS ES
11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 186200 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
LSB000924
Feb 21, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year ES 250 and 2022 ? 2024 model year NX 250 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coola
LSB005722
Feb 20, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
LSB005722
Feb 20, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
L-SB-0007-24
Feb 7, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in freezing
L-SB-0007-24
Feb 7, 2024
186200 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in freezing
LSB006023
Nov 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year ES 350, 2018 ? 2023 model year IS 350, IS 300, RC 350, RC 300, 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350, and 2016 ? 2020 model year GS 350 vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the v
LSB005523
Nov 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32?F or 0?C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (D
LSB004323
Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
L-SB-0037-23
Jul 3, 2023
200000 WHEELS
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off res
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 (current) | 1 | 28 | |
| 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 | 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 |