2023 Lexus ES Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Lexus ES, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2023 Lexus ES
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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Display function (back over prevention)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13…
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Display function (back over prevention)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview…
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Lexus ES have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,091 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The “maintenance required” warning light came on. The Lexus dealer indicated that a tire rotation was required at a cost of approximately $100. We had the tires rotated at a tire store at a cost of ze”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The car was taken into Lexus under warranty January 2026. There a loud noise coming from the car when it is going down the road. Lexus tried to say it must be the tires. The car was under 3 years old.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2026 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Lexus ES (ES 250 AWD, ES 300h, ES 350, ES 350 F Sport). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–44 mpg |
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| 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Lexus ES | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 Lexus ES | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Lexus ES | 0 | 27 |
| 2003 Lexus ES | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 Lexus ES | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 Lexus ES | 0 | 58 |
| 2006 Lexus ES | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 Lexus ES | 0 | 125 |
| 2008 Lexus ES | 0 | 68 |
| 2009 Lexus ES | 0 | 28 |
| 2010 Lexus ES | 0 | 41 |
| 2011 Lexus ES | 0 | 46 |
| 2012 Lexus ES | 0 | 31 |
| 2013 Lexus ES | 0 | 34 |
| 2014 Lexus ES | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Lexus ES | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus ES | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 Lexus ES | 1 | 34 |
| 2020 Lexus ES | 1 | 18 |
| 2021 Lexus ES | 1 | 28 |
| 2022 Lexus ES | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Lexus ES | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 Lexus ES | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus ES | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2023 Lexus ES
How do I know if my 2023 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Lexus ES; 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 24V124000).
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
- IS596 complaints
- RX330526 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.