2012 Lexus ES vs 2013 Lexus ES
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Lexus ES | 2013 Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus ES | Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 2 |
2012 Lexus ES
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.