2019 Lexus ES Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,818miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Lexus ES, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,818 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was attempting to stop at an intersection. I pressed the brake pedal and an error message came up on the info screen and the car failed to stop. I ended up crashing into the rear of the vehicle in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11484664, filed 2022-09“The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that on three occasions while reversing into a parking space, the brakes engaged along with the automatic braking system without warning. While driving 55 mph while applying the brake pedal the vehicle vibrated and made an abnormal bumping noise. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where diagnosed the rotors needed to be shaved down and resurfaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was provided with a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436392, filed 2021-10, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES. While pulling into a parking spot, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle crashed into the side of a building. The vehicle continued to coast forward despite pumping the brake pedal. The contact placed the vehicle in reverse to move the vehicle from the side of the building. Afterwards, the contact quickly shifted the gear into park and turned off the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received bruises on to the chest. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11258618, filed 2019-09, 3,636 miles“Which component or system experienced a failure or malfunction, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Pre-collagen system and emergency braking system failed. These components are available for inspection upon request at the dealership where the car has been undergoing manufacturer inspection since June 8th, 2023. How was safety compromised for you or others? While driving on the highway, the vehicle experienced Unintended Braking, causing it to swerve and spin across three lanes before crashing into the median, putting both my safety and the safety of others at risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536140, filed 2023-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2016 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 32% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 17% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Lexus ES
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Lexus ES
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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