KnownCarProblems2019 Lexus ES Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus ES, most often about the fuel system (35% of complaints). It is 7th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Lexus ES problems
Fuel system
12 complaints · 35%Lexus 22019 ES 350 has fuel pump recall issue. No solution. Poses a real hazard if driving with family and fuel supply shuts off and travelling 70 on interstate and car stops and vehicle (trailer truck ) can not stop and plows into your rear end killing all family members and leaving you cripple. Why is it taking…
This vehicle stops suddenly and wont start. There is still no solution on how to fix this car . As asked from Lexus still they have no clue when this recall can be fixed. It has stopped many times behind traffic light on many occasions I am driving a loaner car but if I making payments I want my own car back I believe…
Engine
9 complaints · 27%Air bags
6 complaints · 18%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. The vehicle continued to coast forward despite pumping the brake pedal. The contact placed the vehicle in reverse to…
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Lexus es350. The contact stated that while attempting to park in between two vehicles with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped the parking barrier and hit stanchion which caused the vehicle to stop. The airbags did not…
Transmission
5 complaints · 15%Brakes
4 complaints · 12%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. The vehicle continued to coast forward despite pumping the brake pedal. The contact placed the vehicle in reverse to…
The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that on three occasions while reversing into a parking space, the brakes engaged along with the automatic braking system without warning. While driving 55 MPH while applying the brake pedal the vehicle vibrated and made an abnormal bumping noise. The vehicle was…
Electrical
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: adas.
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Lexus es350. The contact stated that while attempting to park in between two vehicles with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped the parking barrier and hit stanchion which caused the vehicle to stop. The airbags did not…
Speed control
3 complaints · 9%The contact's wife owns a 2019 Lexus es350. The contact stated that while attempting to park in between two vehicles with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped the parking barrier and hit stanchion which caused the vehicle to stop. The airbags did not…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
Right side bsm indicator comes on unprompted and stays on for several minutes, sometimes until I restart the car. I presented the car to the dealership for a warranty repair of the defect and they stated not a warranty issue stating 'the sensor must be misaligned due to accidental damage. Even brushing your leg…
The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that on three occasions while reversing into a parking space, the brakes engaged along with the automatic braking system without warning. While driving 55 MPH while applying the brake pedal the vehicle vibrated and made an abnormal bumping noise. The vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lexus ES recalls
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are kld and kle.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 lexus es vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (ip) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Lexus ES
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus ES?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (12 complaints); engine (9 complaints); air bags (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus ES have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Lexus ES?
- It is 7th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.