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2004 Lexus ES Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2004 Lexus ES, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
16
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
21
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Lexus ES. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Lexus ES have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,982 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The passenger side airbag is shrinking and seems to be collapsing into the dashboard. There is an indicator light on the passenger side that is lit up noting that "airbag off," so apparently there is”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2022 · Air bags

“Vehicle was parked overnight in garage. Though not noticed immediately, sometime during the morning i noticed my dashboard vinyl around the passenger side AIRBAG looked swollen , and upon examination,”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2020 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus ES (ES 330). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21 mpg
City / Highway18 / 27
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Compare Lexus ES model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Lexus ES01
1997 Lexus ES02
1998 Lexus ES01
1999 Lexus ES08
2000 Lexus ES06
2001 Lexus ES02
2002 Lexus ES027
2003 Lexus ES023
2004 Lexus ES016
2005 Lexus ES058
2006 Lexus ES012
2007 Lexus ES0125
2008 Lexus ES068
2009 Lexus ES028
2010 Lexus ES041
2011 Lexus ES046
2012 Lexus ES031
2013 Lexus ES034
2014 Lexus ES04
2015 Lexus ES05
2016 Lexus ES09
2017 Lexus ES02
2018 Lexus ES05
2019 Lexus ES134
2020 Lexus ES118
2021 Lexus ES128
2022 Lexus ES010
2023 Lexus ES210
2024 Lexus ES29
2025 Lexus ES15

Checking a specific 2004 Lexus ES

How do I know if my 2004 Lexus ES 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.

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.

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

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.