2020 Lexus Es Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 7 (XV70) — 2019–2025.

20192021
Complaints
18
per 10K Sold
4.2
US Sales
43,292
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2020 Lexus Es Problems

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

#18 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Lexus Es.

Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2020 Lexus Es

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.

23V865000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~999,901 affected

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.

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2020 Lexus Es — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Lexus Es has 18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Airbags (8 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2020 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Lexus Es include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2020 Lexus Es have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 999,901 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 2020 Lexus Es?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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