Lexus ES years to avoid
The Lexus ES years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2005, 2011, 2019, 2013, 2002, 2010, 2003, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
846
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1996–2025
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
ES years to avoid
Every ES year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus ES years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the ES years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2005, 2011, 2019, 2013, 2002, 2010, 2003, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Lexus ES?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among ES years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?
Across all model years, the ES has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 846 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.