MYRModel Year Report

2019 Lexus ES

● Typical for this model
2019 Lexus ES
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:53.095Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2003: 23 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2004 2005: 58 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 125 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2020 2021: 27 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025
2019: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
19972
19981
19998
20006
20012
200227
200323
200416
200558
200612
2007125
200868
200928
201040
201145
201230
201332
20143
20155
20168
20172
20185
201934
202017
202127
20228
20238
20249
20254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, another vehicle entered his lane, and the contact collided with the other vehicle's front passenger's side. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250530

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190927

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190927

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190508 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 19V288000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V288000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2013 ● 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Lexus ES reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Lexus ES is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus ES?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus ES have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.