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.

2019 Lexus ES

● Typical for this model

2019 Lexus ES
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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: 34
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Fuel/propulsion system

Complaints per year

2019: 34 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.

Fuel/propulsion system

35% · 12 reports

CRASH

Engine

26% · 9 reports

CRASH

Air bags

18% · 6 reports

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2025-05-30

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, 2019-09-27

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

15% · 5 reports

Service brakes

12% · 4 reports

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2019-05-08Air bags19V288000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 19V288000 · Air bags

Other years of this model

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Best years1 year

201231

Worst years3 years

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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.