A very low-complaint new ES
The 2019 ES has about 65 complaints per 100,000 sold, very low for a redesign year.
Updated November 2026 · based on 34 owner complaints and 0 recalls
66 close to the ES average
0 free to fix at a dealer
Every ES year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Driver-assist faults
Rare adaptive cruise and braking warnings.
Fix: Sensor recalibration $150 to $400
Forward collision avoidance
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Lexus ES
- Test adaptive cruise on the highway.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.
Questions
Is the 2019 Lexus ES reliable?
A very low-complaint new ES. The 2019 ES has about 65 complaints per 100,000 sold, very low for a redesign year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus ES have?
0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Lexus ES problems?
Driver-assist faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.