MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Lexus ES Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 71 total NHTSA owner complaints and 8 federal recall campaigns for the Lexus ES.
Best ES Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All ES Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 ES | 8.5 / 10 | 00 | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 ES | 8.5 / 10 | 00 | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 ES | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 ES | 8 / 10 | 28(6.7/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 ES | 6.3 / 10 | 18(4.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 ES | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 ES | 6.9 / 10 | 5(1.2/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 ES | 9.5 / 10 | 2(0.5/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 ES | 7.6 / 10 | 9(2.1/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 ES | 6.9 / 10 | 5(1.2/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 ES | 8.2 / 10 | 4(1/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |