2022 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus ES, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 ES and 16 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is service brakes, with 2 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- WHEELS2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- SEAT BELTS2
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
2022 ES Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION · 23V865000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
2022 ES Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0026-26 | Sep 22, 2026 | ENGINE | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction wi… | 11038387 |
| L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 | Sep 22, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26 | 11038385 |
| 26LF01 | Sep 10, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated lim… | 11038378 |
| 26LF01 | Sep 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated lim… | 11038368 |
| 26LF01 | Aug 11, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated lim… | 11037187 |
| 26LF01 | Aug 6, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL 26LF01 Certain 2019 – 2025 Model Year ES 300h Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion | 11037178 |
| L-SB-0021-25 | Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. | 11031155 |
| L-SB-0021-25 | Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. | 11029897 |
| L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 | Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26. | 11029870 |
| L-SB-0004-26 | Jan 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enformâ„¢ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of… | 11028717 |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | Dec 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 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 remedia… | 11027560 |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | Aug 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manu… | 11022963 |
| L-SB-0009-24 Rev1 | Jun 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2021 – 2024 model year ES 250 and 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic… | 11020669 |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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… | 11020656 |
| L-TT-0341-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o… | 11019329 |
| L-TT-0340-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o… | 11019328 |
| L-TT-0341-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o… | 11018326 |
| L-TT-0340-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o… | 11018325 |
| L-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11016780 |
| L-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11015494 |
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