Lexus ES350 problems by year
1,310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Lexus ES350 model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | — | |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | — | |
| 2017 | 22 | 1 | Structure | |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2015 | 16 | 1 | — | |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 | — | |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2012 | 89 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 Most complained | 153 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2010 | 137 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Most complained | 145 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Most complained | 255 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2007 Most complained | 465 | 4 | Air Bags |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Lexus.