Lexus ES350 recalls and safety
11 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2018 · 1,365 owner complaints
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The Lexus ES350 has 11 recalls covering 13.0 million vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (5). The 2018 Lexus ES350 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 2017: 5
Units affected
13.0M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2018
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.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2018
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.1% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus ES350, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags803
- Vehicle speed control212
- Structure77
- Unknown or other69
- Electrical system51
- Power train38
- Visibility29
- Complaints
- 1,365
- Crashes reported
- 144
- Fires reported
- 10
- People injured
- 117
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus ES350 by component
- Air bags5 · 5.19M units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 3.36M units
- Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 17K units
- Forward collision avoidance1 · 31K units
- Steering1 · 1,761 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 4.45M units
Lexus ES350 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Lexus ES350 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Lexus ES350. 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 ES350 have?
11 recalls cover the Lexus ES350, for 13.0 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Lexus ES350?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus ES350?
Air bags: named in 803 of the 1,365 safety complaints about the Lexus ES350, then vehicle speed control (212). 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.