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2019 Lexus Es Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Es Hybrid years?

Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted15 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 12 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting1100%

Does the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V544000BrakesJuly 24, 2019 · 6,925 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE LED HEADLIGHTS ARE DAMAGING OTHER DRIVER'S EYES. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE TO THE OTHER DRIVER IS HORRIBLE. THESE LED LIGHTS MUST BE BANNED!”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 12, 2019

2019 Lexus Es Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Lexus Es Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.