2022 Lexus ES problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Lexus ES, filed between 2022-02-26 and 2026-09-02. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (3, 21%), lane departure (2, 14%) and seat belts (2, 14%). Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Lexus ES complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 21% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | 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.
Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 14 (21%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
Lane departure: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 14 (14%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
Seat belts: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 14 (14%) name the seat belts — belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
Service brakes: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 14 (14%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
Tires: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 14 (14%) name the tires — the tires, including tire-pressure monitoring.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
Wheels: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 14 (14%) name the wheels — the wheels, lug nuts and hubs.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Lexus ES covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ES, ES 250, ES 300H, ES 350, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Lexus ES recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus ES?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Lexus ES's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (3 of 14 complaints), lane departure (2 of 14 complaints) and seat belts (2 of 14 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Lexus ES, including 1 reported crash.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Lexus ES's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Lexus ES. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.