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Lexus Es350 years to avoid

The Lexus Es350 years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.

1,531

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

2007–2023

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Es350 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2007High complaints + open investigation529
2008High complaints + open investigation276
2011High complaints + open investigation161
2009High complaints + open investigation154
2010High complaints + open investigation150
2012High complaints + open investigation94

Every Es350 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202320
202250
202160
2020101
201962
201872
2017261
2016271
2015231
2014261
2013291
2012avoid943
2011avoid1613
2010avoid1505
2009avoid1545
2008avoid2765
2007avoid5295

Common questions

What are the worst Lexus Es350 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Es350 years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2023.

What is the best year for the Lexus Es350?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Es350 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lexus Es350 have?

Across all model years, the Es350 has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,531 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.