This page covers 2 recalls and 35 owner complaints for the 2019 Lexus ES.
The most consistent pattern owners of the 2019 Lexus ES report centers on the fuel and propulsion system, with multiple complaints describing sudden power loss and stalling, sometimes in moving traffic, often accompanied by a check engine light. The powertrain and engine categories add to this theme, with owners describing unexpected loss of drive power and, in a few cases, a whining noise from the transmission area at low speeds under acceleration. A smaller cluster of complaints touches on the hybrid system's behavior during normal operation. Outside the drivetrain, a handful of owners report an airbag warning light appearing without any triggering event, leaving the system flagged as non-functional even though the car otherwise drives normally. One report mentions an intermittently blank infotainment screen after extended periods of the vehicle sitting off.
35
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Lexus ES has two recalls, the more serious being a brake booster pump that can fail, cutting braking assist and disabling stability control, which raises the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the driver's knee airbag, mounted to the lower instrument panel, which may have been incorrectly installed. If the airbag does not deploy properly in a crash, it may fail to cushion the driver's knees, increasing the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster pump may fail, which disables the Vehicle Stability Control system and reduces braking assist power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster pump and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The driver knee air bag under the steering column may have been installed incorrectly, which could prevent it from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver knee air bag assembly and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
