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2025 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Lexus ES, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

5

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 ES and 5 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, 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.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
  2. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
  3. STRUCTURE:BODY1
  4. BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
  5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
  6. BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
  7. SERVICE BRAKES1
  8. ENGINE1

2025 ES Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 25V744000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

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2025 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.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
L-SB-0026-26Sep 22, 2026ENGINEThis 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 Rev2Sep 22, 2026ENGINEOBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-2611038385
26LF01Sep 10, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnder 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
26LF01Sep 3, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnder 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
26LF01Aug 11, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnder 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
26LF01Aug 6, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL 26LF01 Certain 2019 – 2025 Model Year ES 300h Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion11037178
L-SB-0019-26Jul 2, 2026SUSPENSIONSome 2025 model year ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road11036120
L-SB-0021-25Mar 10, 2026ENGINEOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.11031155
L-SB-0021-25Feb 27, 2026ENGINEOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.11029897
L-SB-0030-24 Rev2Dec 15, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYSome 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 Rev2Aug 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 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-0043-23 Rev1Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe 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-0340-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo 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-0340-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo 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 Rev1Feb 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe 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 Rev1Feb 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe 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
L-SB-0017-19 Rev1Feb 7, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgardâ„¢. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually und…11016775
L-SB-0017-19 Rev1Feb 7, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgardâ„¢. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually und…11015489
L-SB-0067-23 Rev1Jan 24, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11014202
L-SB-0001-24 Rev1Jan 24, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11014201
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