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Lexus ES350Model year report

2019 Lexus ES350 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,800miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 22 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Lexus ES350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus ES350. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and steering (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 110 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was called. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11325135, filed 2020-05

Steering: “2019 Lexus es 350. Consumer writes in regard leaking power steering hose and a dry canister. *as the consumer stated the tires on the vehicle had cupped. The vehicle was repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #11269690, filed 2019-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,800 and 12,800 miles.

0%0–10100%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 (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192202022021
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 2019 Lexus ES350. 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 350 · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: 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 2019 Lexus ES350 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 350 FWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic223326$2,600
ES 350 F Sport FWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic223125$2,700

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 2019 Lexus ES350 → · 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. 110 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 110 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus ES350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202154,0080526—Not enough data
20205—1526—Not enough data
2019512,8002526—Not enough data
201859,5002524—Not enough data
2017229,1001524—Falling
20162118,0001524—Falling
20151623,0001524—Falling
20142830,00015240 · FewerFalling
20132326,0001524—Falling
20128945,58233222 · FewerFalling
201115350,0003—220 · FewerFalling
201013724,5565—2272 · MoreRising
200914519,8505—2299 · MoreStable
200825529,0004—2293 · MoreFalling
200753932,7834—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus ES350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Lexus ES350 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus ES350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Lexus ES350 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.

Has the 2019 Lexus ES350 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 2019 Lexus ES350 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Lexus ES350 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lexus ES350 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lexus ES350 (ES 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 33 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 2019 Lexus ES350 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,800 miles and the middle half falls between 12,800 and 12,800 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.