2019 Lexus ES Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Lexus ES, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Accident description: traveling south on I-95 just past the 895 split. I was traveling in the middle lane with a speed of 60-65 MPH. The car started to drift left quickly. There was no vibration warning through the steering wheel indicating lane departure. I was rapidly moving toward the concrete base of the moravia road overpass. The steering was tight. I attempt to brake and steer right but nothing seemed to work. The autobrake was on but did not apply and I hit the concrete base of the wall on the left front corner of the Lexus. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398718, filed 2021-03“The component that failed is the Under Engine Cross Member. This is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk due to the Cross Member being bent so much that is didn't screw back in correctly, thus could have caused the engine to have fallen out of the car or worse. The problem was reproduced at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. This concern was confirmed by the Technician along with a video. The vehicle was supposed to had been inspected the first time at Park Lexus to certify it as a Certified Pre Owned by Lexus, 200 point inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707180, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 31 | 25% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2019 Lexus ES
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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