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2018 Lexus ES Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 5 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2018 Lexus ES

The 2018 Lexus ES shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
5
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Lexus ES

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2018 Lexus ES.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Lexus ES

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
1
Air Bags
1
Tires
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Structure
1
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Lexus ES — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 3 complaints 2015 5 complaints 2016 8 complaints 2017 2 complaints 2018 5 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 16 complaints 2021 27 complaints 2022 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Lexus ES

Is the 2018 Lexus ES reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Lexus ES has no open recalls and 5 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus ES have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2018 Lexus ES. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus ES?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Lexus ES are: Power Train, Air Bags, Tires, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Lexus ES safe to buy?
The 2018 Lexus ES shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. It is generally considered safe to buy, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always recommended.
What year Lexus ES should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus ES are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.