Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Lexus ES: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Lexus ES at 25–44 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–44

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ES HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Lexus ES recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Lexus ES, newest first.

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

NHTSA 23V865000 Reported Dec 20, 2023
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 23TA15, 23LA03)
Units affected
999,901 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Lexus ES fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Lexus ES EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
ES 250 AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/34/28 mpg$2,400315
ES 300h2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular43/44/44 mpg$1,500201
ES 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/32/26 mpg$2,600344
ES 350 F Sport3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/25 mpg$2,700352

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Lexus ES crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Lexus ES NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Lexus ES owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus ES, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Lexus ES complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Seat belts2
Unknown or other2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Lane departure: Assist1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Service brakes1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus ES model years

Lexus ES by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 ES44–46 mpg · 112–127 MPGe01—
2025 ES25–44 mpg155/5
2024 ES25–44 mpg295/5
2023 ES25–44 mpg2105/5
2021 ES25–44 mpg1305/5
2020 ES25–44 mpg2195/5
2019 ES25–44 mpg2355/5
2018 ES24–40 mpg0105/5
2017 ES24–40 mpg045/5
2016 ES24–40 mpg0165/5
2015 ES24–40 mpg1115/5

All Lexus ES years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Lexus models

2022 Lexus GX2022 Lexus IS2022 Lexus LC2022 Lexus LS2022 Lexus LX2022 Lexus NX2022 Lexus RC2022 Lexus RX2022 Lexus UX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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