2019 Lexus ES problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Lexus ES, filed between 2019-02-13 and 2025-07-24. The most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (12, 35%), engine (8, 24%) and air bags (4, 12%). Owners reported 6 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Lexus ES complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 35% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 24% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 12% | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 9% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Fuel/propulsion system: 12 complaints
- 12 complaints of 34 (35%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 4 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Lexus ES covers this system.
Engine: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 34 (24%) name the engine.
- 4 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Lexus ES covers this system.
Air bags: 4 complaints
- 4 complaints of 34 (12%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- Owners reported 3 crashes and 5 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Lexus ES; the recall, campaign 19V288000, says: “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…”
Electrical system: 4 complaints
- 4 complaints of 34 (12%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Lexus ES covers this system.
Service brakes: 4 complaints
- 4 complaints of 34 (12%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Lexus ES covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 34 (9%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Lexus ES covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ES, ES 300H, ES 350, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Lexus ES recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus ES?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Lexus ES's most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (12 of 34 complaints), engine (8 of 34 complaints) and air bags (4 of 34 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Lexus ES, including 6 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Lexus ES's problems?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Lexus ES; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.