1996 LEXUS ES250

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 14 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE May 8, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
MY CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST AREA WHEN I STARTED IT EVERY MORNING AND IN THE EVENING AFTER THE CAR SAT FOR A WHILE IN THE OFFICE GARAGE. I TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT NEEDED THE 90,000 MILE MAINTENANCE. I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND THE ENGINE JUMPED HEAVI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 LEXUS ES250

14 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
020000 SUSPENSION1
140000 AIR BAGS1
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
130000 VISIBILITY1
Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
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 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
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 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-0048-08 Obs Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
LSB008214 Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
LSB009213B Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
LSB001013 Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
LTT-0111-13 Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. *P
LTT-0111-13 Jan 16, 2013
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. *P
01202 Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS ES250

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA97008 Opened: Apr 23, 1997 , Closed: Apr 22, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
PE97003 Opened: Jan 21, 1997 , Closed: Apr 23, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.

LEXUS ES250 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES250 across all model years (1990, 1991).

2 Total Recalls
39 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS ES250 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 1 View
1996 (current) 0 1
1995 0 1 View
1993 0 1 View
1992 0 4 View
1991 1 19 View
1990 1 12 View

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