Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Three major issues with this car, and lots of minor ones. 1. The brakes did not engage while slowing down in traffic. Hitting the brakes caused the car to lurch forward. 2. The electrical system seemed to turn off and all internal/external lights went off at night and I was unable to see the road. 3. The car slips and the systems to counteract slipping did not engage. There are issues with the navigation, the enform system and many other issues. Repeated attempts to resolve the problem with Lexus have met with no success. Regards, [redacted]
I am the owner of a Lexus whose engine wires are soy based. 4 weeks ago my car was totally "dead" and I had it towed to the dealer who told me rodents ate the wires.the cost to repair the wires was $977.00 plus the cost of towing. This is negligence on the part of Lexus and a highway danger to all.I feel it is the responsibility of your organization to recall all cars that have soy based wires which is an extreme safety hazard for all on the road and have Lexus replace my wires with non soy wires and reimburse me for all costs of this situation.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in June of 2016. The dealer (Lexus of orange park, 7040 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl,) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable and that when the dealer received the parts she would be informed. In addition, the contact stated that the entire dashboard melted causing a sticky surface that reflects off the window, which at times impaired her vision. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Extremely dangerous right front passenger grasps top of door frame to close door. Driver closes window but is unable to stop window from closing. Once it starts it can't be stopped nor is there a safety stop such as that found in garage or elevator doors. Window crushes finger of passenger and flesh is torn. Flesh retrieved and sewn in emergency room but hospital surgery required 3 weeks later on right ring finger. Potential death trap! Imagine if it closes on a child, a dog, or object.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted. As a result, when sunlight struck it caused a glare and obstructed the contact's view. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the vehicle was unable to diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Vehicle failed to start when proper procedure was followed, that is depressing the brake and then when green light illuminates on starter button on dashboard, pressing that button. This has happened over fifty times. Vehicle has been inspected at local Lexus dealership over the course of at least five separate days. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests were performed at dealership during one of these inspections when car failed to start in their service department while technician was being overseen by a diagnostic expert from the dealership. I was told they could not find any problem, and should call again if it should reoccur. They said there was no record of this happening before so there was nothing else they could do. Do you have record of this happening with either other Lexus or any vehicles similarly equipped, and if so are there any repair steps that can be undertaken? …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while parked the she noticed flames coming from the front drivers side door. The contact used a piece of clothing to put out the fire. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. The contact sustained burns to her left wrist and hand. As a result, the contact had to undergo surgery. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The cause of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Lexus 2009, model ES350. All windows and sunroof open by themselves at the same time at different occaisons. Vehicle has been brought and left at keyes Lexus in van nuys, ca. Numerous times to correct from beginning of my purchase. They failed to correct the problem to this date after promissing to do so. The danger exists if this happens while driving, it could cause an accident.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus ES350 years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (15), 2008 (9) and 2009 (5) model years. Electrical complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Lexus ES350 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for any Lexus ES350 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Lexus ES350 electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 67% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the instrument cluster/panel (2 mentions), followed by the ignition (2).
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.