2019 Lexus Es Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 7 (XV70) — 2019–2025.

20182020
Complaints
51
per 10K Sold
9.9
US Sales
51,336
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:10,833 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:500 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:40,679 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Lexus Es.

Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10,833
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
500
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
40,679
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Lexus Es

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~564 vehicles.

19V288000Air Bags:knee Bolster
~564 affected

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.

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2019 Lexus Es — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Lexus Es has 51 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (12 complaints, avg 10,833 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 500 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 40,679 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 13,496 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Lexus Es include 14 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Lexus Es have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 564 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Lexus Es?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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