https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus ES. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:12:17 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2178067 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving at highway speeds on Interstate and without warning my standard size sunroof exploded. This event caused loud noise and shattered glass. I was not under overpass or around any other vehicles. This event caused immediate panic due to noise and not understanding what occurred until a visual inspection was conducted roadside. The vehicle has been inspected by dealership for repair res https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2177653 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus ES 250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stalled. During the failure, the vehicle lost power brakes and power steering functionality, with the messages "High Power Consumption Temporarily Limited", "Braking Temporarily Disabled", and "Power Steering Temporarily Disabled" displayed. The contact was able to safely park the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2175835 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Paring brake has been bucking backwards and forward for most of 2026 and finally it failed facing downhill on Feb 4, 2026 and rolled downhill until it stopped after hitting a sign. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2174115 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2/3/2026 i was sitting at a light and out of no where i heard a bang or what sounded like a explosion i get out of the car and my panoramic sunroof is completely shattered but it looked like it exploded from the inside out. My sunroof was closed the cover was shit and i have no idea what would have caused it. I asked the driver that was directly behind me at the light if they saw anything hit t https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2172354 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lexus of Sarasota Fl confirmed a Faulty brake actuators causing brake , skid control and ABS light to come on which created an immediate and extremely dangerous driving situation as I was on an interstate highway driving at 70 mph. It’s been confirmed that multiply Lexus models and years have had numerous brake actuator . Multiple failures have been documented yet ONLY a few were given recall st https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2172355 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lexus of Sarasota Fl confirmed a Faulty brake actuators causing brake , skid control and ABS light to come on which created an immediate and extremely dangerous driving situation as I was on an interstate highway driving at 70 mph. It’s been confirmed that multiply Lexus models and years have had numerous brake actuator . Multiple failures have been documented yet ONLY a few were given recall st https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2172356 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lexus of Sarasota Fl confirmed a Faulty brake actuators causing brake , skid control and ABS light to come on which created an immediate and extremely dangerous driving situation as I was on an interstate highway driving at 70 mph. It’s been confirmed that multiply Lexus models and years have had numerous brake actuator . Multiple failures have been documented yet ONLY a few were given recall st https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2170743 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway and turning into the garage, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated, hit a beam, drove through the garage wall, and into the dining area of the residence, crashed into the furniture, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact noticed sparks and smoke coming from the dashboard https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2170744 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway and turning into the garage, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated, hit a beam, drove through the garage wall, and into the dining area of the residence, crashed into the furniture, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact noticed sparks and smoke coming from the dashboard https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2168800 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver side airbag cover is open. Previously reported, dealer states that it was open due to dashcam wiring being placed and cover not being closed completely. Dealer closed the cover completely. Today, the cover is open again. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2167007 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The service ABS, Brakes, and hazard warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was determined. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2167008 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The service ABS, Brakes, and hazard warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was determined. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2166429 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is already a service bulletin for the vacuum pumps on these cars, but it should be made into a recall because these pumps generate the vacuum needed by the brake system. I took it to the Lexus dealer for replacement out of warranty, which I had to pay out-of-pocket, since service bulletins only apply to cars under warranty, and they still installed another replacement vacuum pump that was i https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2165791 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while attempting to use the front driver's side seat belt, the seat belt failed to extend as needed, and the contact was unable to use the seat belt. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repa https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2163397 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The paint is cracking and it is rusting. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2160608 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The component that failed is the Under Engine Cross Member. This is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk due to the Cross Member being bent so much that is didn't screw back in correctly, thus could have caused the engine to have fallen out of the car or worse. The problem was reproduced at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. This concern was confirmed by the Technician along with a video https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2160609 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The component that failed is the Under Engine Cross Member. This is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk due to the Cross Member being bent so much that is didn't screw back in correctly, thus could have caused the engine to have fallen out of the car or worse. The problem was reproduced at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. This concern was confirmed by the Technician along with a video https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2158671 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Authorized dealership service department (Toyota West/Germain Automotive Group) performed structural repairs and released a vehicle back to me as safe. I operated this vehicle on public highways with my child. Upon subsequent inspection, the same dealership declared the vehicle a 'Total Loss' due to structural frame damage caused by their own technician. The dealership knowingly allowed a structur https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2158672 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Authorized dealership service department (Toyota West/Germain Automotive Group) performed structural repairs and released a vehicle back to me as safe. I operated this vehicle on public highways with my child. Upon subsequent inspection, the same dealership declared the vehicle a 'Total Loss' due to structural frame damage caused by their own technician. The dealership knowingly allowed a structur https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2158309 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES-300H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2157078 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT FORMAL COMPLAINT: CONSUMER FRAUD & SAFETY VIOLATION Dealership: Germain Toyota West (Columbus, OH) Case Reference: #[XXX] ​To the Consumer Protection Division: ​I am filing a formal complaint regarding Theft by Deception, Gross Negligence, and Reckless Endangerment by this dealership. ​1. THEFT & BILLING FRAUD On Oct 24, 2025, the dealership charged me $455.00 for labor to install rear sway bar li https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2157079 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT FORMAL COMPLAINT: CONSUMER FRAUD & SAFETY VIOLATION Dealership: Germain Toyota West (Columbus, OH) Case Reference: #[XXX] ​To the Consumer Protection Division: ​I am filing a formal complaint regarding Theft by Deception, Gross Negligence, and Reckless Endangerment by this dealership. ​1. THEFT & BILLING FRAUD On Oct 24, 2025, the dealership charged me $455.00 for labor to install rear sway bar li https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2155101 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT [XXX] : “for parts it's $375. I'll drop the labor down to $80 for $455 total…”You: “Well I already have the sway bar links but yes that's fine bro. [XXX] : “Got it let me see if I can change the order real quick. [XXX] : “Got it changed 👍🏽”Screenshot that whole block.Text 2 – “Good to go” / work doneFind where he talks about finishing and testi [XXX] ah: “Got the rear brakes done, fighting the l https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2155102 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT [XXX] : “for parts it's $375. I'll drop the labor down to $80 for $455 total…”You: “Well I already have the sway bar links but yes that's fine bro. [XXX] : “Got it let me see if I can change the order real quick. [XXX] : “Got it changed 👍🏽”Screenshot that whole block.Text 2 – “Good to go” / work doneFind where he talks about finishing and testi [XXX] ah: “Got the rear brakes done, fighting the l https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2154846 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brakes suddenly failed in the middle of driving causing a major safety hazard. There was no warning. Went to the dealership and was diagnosed “Brake - Fluid Accumulator: INSPECT AND FOUND CODE C1391, ABNORMAL LEAKS IN ACCUMULATOR, RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PUMP. The brake fluid accumulator is a part of the Anti-Lock Brake System. The accumulator stores brake fluid und https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2154145 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Describe:     •    Rear camera froze     •    Parking assist warning did not activate     •    Auto-brake did not engage     •    Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2154146 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Describe:     •    Rear camera froze     •    Parking assist warning did not activate     •    Auto-brake did not engage     •    Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2154147 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Describe:     •    Rear camera froze     •    Parking assist warning did not activate     •    Auto-brake did not engage     •    Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2153389 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The driver was able to drive to the residence. Upon test-driving the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle was hesitating and jerking. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound while driving the following day, and the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-es#complaint-2147987 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasn’t able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldn’t go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing wrong with the car. I made