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2018 Lexus ES Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 15 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Lexus ES

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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82/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2018 Lexus ES

The 2018 Lexus ES shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
15
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Lexus ES (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lexus dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…
NHTSA #20V682000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus…
NHTSA #20V012000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Lexus ES

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
2
Structure
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Engine
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Power Train
1
Tires
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
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Lexus ES — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 116 complaints 2013 63 complaints 2014 46 complaints 2015 27 complaints 2016 37 complaints 2017 26 complaints 2018 15 complaints 2019 34 complaints 2020 24 complaints 2021 35 complaints 2022 16 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2022 — 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 2 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus ES have?
The 2018 Lexus ES has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus ES?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Lexus ES are: Air Bags, Structure, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Lexus ES safe to buy?
The 2018 Lexus ES has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lexus ES should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus ES are: 2018, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.