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Lexus ES by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Lexus ES (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 44–46 mpg · 112–127 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Lexus ES years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ES | 6 | 44–46 mpg · 112–127 MPGe | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 ES | 4 | 25–44 mpg | 1 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2024 ES | 4 | 25–44 mpg | 2 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2023 ES | 4 | 25–44 mpg | 2 | 10 | 5/5 |
| 2022 ES | 4 | 25–44 mpg | 1 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2021 ES | 4 | 25–44 mpg | 1 | 30 | 5/5 |
| 2020 ES | 3 | 25–44 mpg | 2 | 19 | 5/5 |
| 2019 ES | 3 | 25–44 mpg | 2 | 35 | 5/5 |
| 2018 ES | 2 | 24–40 mpg | 0 | 10 | 5/5 |
| 2017 ES | 2 | 24–40 mpg | 0 | 4 | 5/5 |
| 2016 ES | 2 | 24–40 mpg | 0 | 16 | 5/5 |
| 2015 ES | 2 | 24–40 mpg | 1 | 11 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Lexus ES recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Lexus ES year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V744000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 30, 2025; model years 2023, 2024, 2025
- 24V124000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Feb 21, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V865000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Dec 20, 2023; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 20V064000 — Engine and engine cooling, reported Feb 6, 2020; model years 2020
- 19V544000 — Service brakes, reported Jul 24, 2019; model years 2019
- 19V288000 — Air bags: Knee bolster, reported Apr 10, 2019; model years 2019
- 15V728000 — Forward collision avoidance: Crash imminent braking, reported Nov 3, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Lexus models
Current and recent Lexus models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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