Most common 2022 Lexus ES problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus ES complaints by model year
Best ES years: 2015, 2016, 2018. Years to avoid: 2021, 2019, 2011, 2020, 2010. Compare all years →
What 2022 Lexus ES owners say
Wheels & tires
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to add air to the tire with the required 35 PSI, the TPMS warning light was turned off independently. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light illuminated again and when the required 35 PSI was in the tires the warning light illuminated, stating that the tire pressure was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure with the sensors or tires was not determined. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer several times, where the cause of the failure was not determined; however, the dealer replaced the tire pressure sensors to indicate the tire was low at 29 PSI instead of the required 35 PSI. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …
All 4 tires showed the belts/cords in several places. Tire size: 235/45R18 . We took our car to our Lexus dealer for the 30,000 mile inspection and service. This car had the original manufacturer installed tires, with the tread wear showed that all 4 tires had more mileage remaining. The Lexus mechanic took photos of all is work, which included photos of the belts/cords actually visible in multiple spots on all 4 tires. We took one of these tires to show the Firestone dealer, but could not take all four. The Lexus dealer said it was not safe to drive this car on I95 at high speeds because a blow-out was quite possible, and our lives (and possible others)were in danger. So we bought and had installed four new tires in order to drive about 40 miles to our home. There were no warning messages about this (or any) problem. …
2022 Lexus ES engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 43 / 44 / 44 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 25 / 34 / 28 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 32 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Lexus ES a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 ES rates average: 2.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the ES at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lexus ES?
The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Next are the driver assistance (2) and seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Lexus ES. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus ES?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2016 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021, 2019, 2011, 2020 and 2010. See the full Lexus ES years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Lexus ES problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.