Model year record

2025 Lexus ES recalls & problems

The 2025 Lexus ES has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2025 Lexus ES in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionOct 30, 2025

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Recall 25V7440001,024,407 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	10.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	10.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus ES 350 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	10.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus ES NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2025 Lexus ES NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

ES 300h Hybrid

44mpg combined

City / highway	43 / 44 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,500/year to fuel

ES 250 AWD

28mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

ES 350

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

ES 350 F Sport

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking	2	1	0	—
Back over preventionWarnings; Rearview system braking	2	1	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	1	1	—
StructureBody	1	1	0	—
Electrical system	1	1	1	—
Service brakes	1	0	0	—
Engine	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
The latest incidence happened in [XXX] of city [XXX] on XXX. The engine intermittently stalls automatically after I backed up in Reverse for a very short distance. The engine was still running but the car was locked, and red warning lights appear. I had to turn the engine off and restart it to move the car. The same incidence happened several times before. When it happened, there were no persons or cars behind at all. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sep 1, 2026
Back over prevention › Rearview system braking
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) activated twice in the last couple of weeks with absolutely no reason. Both times it activated with transmission in reverse and vehicle in process of backing up. But there was no vehicle or person within the vicinity. The sudden braking startled the driver and passengers giving concern about the viability of the vehicle operating in a safe manner for the rest of the trip. The problem has not been seen or inspected by the dealer or service personnel.
May 8, 2026
Electrical systemCrashFire
I was driving with traffic in a 35 mph zone on a moderately busy street. I got the alert to brake and did so immediately. I collided with the Jeep in front of me. The airbags did not deploy. The front hood of the car tented and a fire immediately broke out under the hood. When a policeman arrived he attempted unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire was eventually extinguished when the fire department arrived. The car was towed away. The insurance adjuster said the car was totaled.
Feb 5, 2026
Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel system and could be made available upon request. Explosion issue. No. Took it to the Lexus dealership where I bought it. No. When I got home I turned off the car. I later returned to my garage and it was filled with the strong odor of gasoline. The car was towed later that night to the dealership where it sat outside for 2 days. Dealership couldn't replicate the problem and gave me the car back. I did not imagine that smell. Even the tow company driver smelled the issue! I am fearful the issue could recur with catastrophic results.
Feb 20, 2026
Structure › BodyCrash
Describe: Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Rear camera froze Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Parking assist warning did not activate Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Auto-brake did not engage Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06
Nov 22, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.