The 2023 Lexus ES has 2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.
Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Lexus Es by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2023 compares
Low
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Low complaint count among 26 ES model years — 17th most.
2recalls
10complaints
3crashes
0fires
0injuries
67,995median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Oct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Back Over Prevention
Feb 21, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V124000 · 18,616 vehicles
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2023 vs. other Lexus ES years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2023 Lexus ES have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Lexus ES, the latest from Oct 30, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus ES?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), service brakes (2), forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
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