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2024 Lexus ES Problems

Compared with other Lexus ES years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,100miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Lexus ES (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2024 Lexus ES. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by lane departure (2) and back-over prevention (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,100 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2024 Lexus ES300H. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's side air bag cover was detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for inspection on the following day. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,072.”

NHTSA complaint #11631157, filed 2024-12, 3,072 miles

Lane departure: “Vehicle Blind Spot indicator did not come on while car was on side of Vehicle on trip to Atlanta. If car did not honk we surely would have had an accident. I started to monitor when the light came on and noticed in was extremely inconsistent with respect to how for an approaching vehicle was from ours before activating. Sometimes it would come on 3 or more car lengths before reaching our bumper, sometimes after car was 1/3 of the way past our bumper, sometimes not before car was completely in blindspot or later. …”

NHTSA complaint #11614553, filed 2024-09

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2024 Lexus ES 300h. The contact stated that while his wife was in reverse (R) and backing up into a parking space at approximately 2 MPH, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that his wife did not hear the rear collision proximity alarm, and the vehicle did not automatically brake. The contact stated that the other vehicle was not damaged, but the contact's vehicle had damage to the driver's rear bumper and trunk. The contact stated that his wife was able to drive the vehicle away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721935, filed 2026-03, 23,000 miles

Brakes: “I was able to reproduce the issue. When accelerating from a stop, but not yet passing 7 mph (typically 3-5mph registering on the speedometer), then suddenly braking, the brakes do not immediately engage, but rather engage after several seconds have passed. The system/vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle did not stop (as the brakes weren't applied) causing a collision. I am able to reproduce the issue in the vehicle. No inspection has yet taken place. …”

NHTSA complaint #11611602, filed 2024-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,072 and 23,000 miles.

33%0–1067%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2023202452026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Lexus ES. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
ES 250 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.5% risk
ES 300H · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.5% risk
ES 350 · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2024 Lexus ES version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ES 250 AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253428$2,400
ES 350 FWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic223226$2,600
ES 350 F Sport FWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic223125$2,700
ES 300h FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT434444$1,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Lexus ES → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus ES

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20255—1525—Too new
2024910,1002526—Too new
20231050,0902544—Too new
2022116,8320528—Not enough data
20212838,000152848 · TypicalRising
20201827,6901544—Rising
20193411,0001544100 · MoreFalling
201852000—40—Not enough data
20169115,5000—40—Not enough data
20155115,0000—40—Not enough data
20133445,0000—4054 · TypicalStable
20123166,3160——36 · TypicalStable
20114647,0000——82 · MoreRising
20104170,0000——11 · FewerStable
20092879,0000——36 · TypicalRising
20086862,0000——52 · TypicalRising
200712580,1230——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612115,0000———Not enough data
2005598,8500——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20041689,0000———Falling
20032368,0000———Rising
20022796,1500——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20006140,0000———Not enough data
1999885,0000———Not enough data

All Lexus ES model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Lexus ES have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2024 Lexus ES as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Lexus ES is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by lane departure with 2.

Has the 2024 Lexus ES been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Lexus ES do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Lexus ES 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lexus ES get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Lexus ES (ES 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Lexus ES reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,100 miles and the middle half falls between 3,072 and 23,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.