5
recalls
The Lexus ES300 has 5 recalls covering 596,103 vehicles as reported; model year 2002 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2002: 2
Units affected
596K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus ES300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Vehicle speed control149
- Power train118
- Air bags73
- Electrical system71
- Engine and engine cooling71
- Service brakes, hydraulic50
- Seat belts33
- Complaints
- 688
- Crashes reported
- 164
- Fires reported
- 24
- People injured
- 108
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus ES300 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 20K units
- Air bags1 · 20K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 16K units
- Steering1 · 540K units
Lexus ES300 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2001 | Lexus ES300; Toyota Camry (2002): Air bagsNo. 01V372000 | Injury | 19,587 |
| Dec 11, 2001 | Lexus ES300 (2002): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 01V371000 | Poisoning | 1,697 |
| Nov 1, 1999 | Lexus ES300; Toyota Camry (1994-1998): SteeringNo. 99V307000 | Crash risk | 540,037 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | Lexus ES300; Toyota Avalon, Camry (1997): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 97V156000 | Crash risk | 18,746 |
| Feb 23, 1994 | Lexus ES300 (1992): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 94V039000 | Crash risk | 16,036 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2002 Lexus ES300 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2002 Lexus ES300. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES300 have?
5 recalls cover the Lexus ES300, for 596,103 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus ES300?
Vehicle speed control: named in 149 of the 688 safety complaints about the Lexus ES300, then power train (118). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.