2020 Lexus ES Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.…
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Engine and engine cooling
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 Lexus ES300 Hybrid. The contact stated that upon investigation, the contact became aware that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Lexus ES (ES 300h, ES 350, ES 350 F Sport). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–44 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–43 / 31–44 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus ES Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 10 |
| 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid
How do I know if my 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V064000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.