2023 Lexus ES Problems & Complaints

Average3.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the ES at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2023 Lexus ES with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the ES at the same age. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

10complaints
2recalls
3crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Lexus ES problems

  • Wheels & tires
    220%
  • Driver assistance
    220%
  • Brakes
    220%
  • Electrical system~68,000 miles
    220%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    110%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    110%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~32,000 miles
    110%
  • Other / not specified
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus ES complaints by model year

’99’00’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’15’16’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25862723165812125682841463134595341828111095
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus ES. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best ES years: 2015, 2016, 2018. Years to avoid: 2021, 2019, 2011, 2020, 2010. Compare all years →

2023 Lexus ES recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 24V-124 · Feb 21, 2024 · 18,616 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

2023 Lexus ES engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD43 / 44 / 44
2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automaticAWD25 / 34 / 28
3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automaticFWD22 / 32 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Lexus ES a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 ES rates average: 3.3× 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 2023 Lexus ES?

The wheels & tires — 2 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus ES have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Lexus ES, the most recent from October 30, 2025 (display function). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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 2023 Lexus ES problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 50% 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.