MYRModel Year Report

2020 Lexus ES350

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2020 Lexus ES350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:15:19.715Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2020: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007465
2008255
2009145
2010137
2011153
201289
201323
201416
201516
201621
201722
20185
20195
20205
20215
20222
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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On Friday, June 03, 2022 as I was leaving the dealership in the 2020 Lexus ES 350 loaner vehicle, I put the car in reverse to back away from the wall, and then put the car from reverse into drive that resulted in it lurching forward momentarily.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220901

AIR BAGS

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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The safety features on my Lexus ES 350 2020 malfunctioned on 10/16/2022 •Cruise control with radar functionality to speed up, slow down or stop, based upon my speed setting did not work at that moment.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221021

I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH, IN A CARPOOL LANE, ALL OF SUDDEN ANOTHER CAR SLAMMED TO MY REAR DOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE, CAUSED MY CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, WENT ACCROSS THE FREEWAY AND SLAMMED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEELS OF THE INCOMING 18...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201110

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210121 — fuel system, gasoline

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Campaign 20V682000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2010 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Lexus ES350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus ES350?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus ES350 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.