Lexus ES Recalls

The Lexus ES has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Lexus dealer. Enter your VIN at vincheck.it.com/recalls to see which recalls are open for your specific vehicle.

NHTSA recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION (2023–2025) — 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 ca 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 NHTSA 25V744000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION (2023–2024) — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-as Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-33 NHTSA 24V124000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION (2020–2021) — 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 ve 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 NHTSA 23V865000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER (2019) — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. 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 Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact T NHTSA 19V288000

Lexus ES recall questions

How many recalls does the Lexus ES have?

The Lexus ES has 4 distinct NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record across model years 2019–2025. Each is listed above with the affected component and the free dealer remedy.

Are Lexus ES recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls at no charge. Take your Lexus to any authorized Lexus dealer with your VIN — the repair is free regardless of warranty status or whether you are the original owner.

How do I check if my Lexus ES has an open recall?

Recalls apply to specific VIN ranges, so a model-level list isn't enough. Enter your 17-character VIN at vincheck.it.com/recalls to see exactly which recalls are open and unrepaired for your specific vehicle — free.

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