Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
25V744000NHTSA report received October 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V744000: Lexus ES back over prevention recall
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.
24V124000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V124000: Lexus ES back over prevention recall
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. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge.
23V865000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 23V865000: Lexus ES air bags recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.
19V288000NHTSA report received April 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V288000: Lexus ES air bags recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other luxury sedans to weigh against the Lexus ES. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Lexus ES, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Lexus ES?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, back over prevention. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Lexus ES recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Lexus ES at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Lexus ES pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Lexus ES through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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