2018 Lexus ES Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact leased a 2018 Lexus es300h. While driving 65 MPH, a chemical substance entered the cabin of the vehicle from the ventilation system. The contact experienced itching of the face, coughing, and throat complications that required medical attention. The dealer (Lexus of serramonte, 700 serramonte blvd, colma, california 94014) was made aware of the failure and cleaned the interior of the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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