2010 Lexus ES
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 41 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
49% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
No lamps on at all. Car was in a major accident and no airbags went off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-23
Incident on 10/13/2020 On Tuesday October 13th. 2020 I was driving my 2010 Lexus ES 350 in Diamond Bar, CA 91765. I got hit on my side by a speedy car (ran red light) He was driving at speed of 55 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-17
Takata recall received a notification for owners of vehicles with Takata airbag inflators
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Structure
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and dashboard.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that he had noticed a sticky texture on the dashboard directly in the driver's view.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
Visibility/wiper
10% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I have been driving with a shiny sticky dashboard that reflects light directly into my eyes when I'm driving creating a dangerous driving condition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25
Both rear view mirrors for the driver side and passenger side spontaneously popped off and would no longer stay in place. They would just swivel back and forth while driving. I needed to use tape to keep them in place while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-14
Steering
5% · 2 reportsElectrical system
5% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I have Lexus ES350 year 2010 ,I have problem with the battery need to jump star I bring to the dealer to check ,they told me need to change the battery ,with the full price $198.00 ,they told me the battery on my car is no more warranty I have no...
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2010 Lexus ES reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Lexus ES is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus ES?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus ES have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.