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2019 Lexus ES Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 34 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2019 Lexus ES

The 2019 Lexus ES shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
34
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Lexus ES (4)

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

🔧 Air Bags: Knee Bolster
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #19V288000
🔧 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
🔧 Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota…
NHTSA #19V544000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Lexus ES

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
7
Engine
4
Air Bags
4
Service Brakes
3
Power Train
3
Fuel System
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Structure
2
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Lexus ES — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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 2023 12 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Lexus ES

Is the 2019 Lexus ES reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Lexus ES has 4 recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus ES have?
The 2019 Lexus ES has 4 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 2019 Lexus ES?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Lexus ES are: Fuel/propulsion System, Engine, Air Bags, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Lexus ES safe to buy?
The 2019 Lexus ES has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.
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.