2019 Lexus ES problems & reliability
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus ES, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (7 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2019 Lexus ES vehicles were involved in 16 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 12 | 35% |
| Engine | 9 | 26% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 18% |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 12% |
| Structure | 3 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I've had my car for 3 years now and it randomly decided to throw a SRS airbag malfunction warning that will not go away. I know most of the last gen es350 had airbag recalls but the 2019 model year really didn't and I think its something similar. The car runs fine but the fact that my airbags wont deploy because of…”
Air Bags · filed Apr 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while starting and operating the vehicle, the display screen frequently failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that occasionally the display screen activated as needed but intermittently the screen was black. The failure occurred consistently…”
Back Over Prevention · filed Apr 23, 2026
“I am reporting a potential transmission issue with my 2019 Lexus ES 350. At around 70,000 miles, the vehicle began developing a whining noise at low speeds when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The noise has persisted and appears to be gradually worsening. The symptoms match numerous complaints I have seen from…”
Power Train · filed Mar 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
57 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus ES. The 10 most recent:
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 2, 2026
Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
L-SB-0004-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2026
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 15, 2025
Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2025
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 13, 2025
Technical instructions for special service campaign 25lc01 low-pressure fuel pump certain 2019 es 300h vehicles
25LC01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2025
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 Certain 2019 Model Year ES 300h Vehicles Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Frequently Asked Questions
25LC01 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 17, 2025
The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This…
25LC01 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 17, 2025
Technical instructions for special service campaign 25lc01 low-pressure fuel pump certain 2019 es 300h vehicles
25LC01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2025
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 Certain 2019 Model Year ES 300h Vehicles Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Frequently Asked Questions
25LC01 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 17, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2019 Lexus ES has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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