2025 Lexus ES Problems & Complaints

Few complaints3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the ES at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2025 Lexus ES with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
2crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Lexus ES problems

  • Driver assistance
    240%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    240%
  • Body & structure
    120%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Brakes
    120%
  • Engine & cooling
    120%

Share of the 5 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 →

2025 Lexus ES recalls (1)

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.

2025 Lexus ES engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD43 / 44 / 44
2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automaticAWD24 / 33 / 28
3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automaticFWD22 / 32 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Lexus ES a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 ES rates few complaints: 3.0× 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 2025 Lexus ES?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus ES have?

There is 1 recall for the 2025 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.

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.