Model year 2026 · Midsize Cars

2026 Lexus ES: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Lexus ES at 44–46 mpg combined (gas versions) and 112–127 MPGe combined with 272–307 miles of EPA-rated range across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

44–46

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.

2026 Lexus ES recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Lexus ES, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Lexus ES in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2026 Lexus ES fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2026 Lexus ES EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
ES 350e (19 inch Wheels)Electric (167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedFront-Wheel DriveElectricity135/118/127 MPGe307 mi
27 kWh/100 mi		$6000
ES 350e (21 inch Wheels)Electric (167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedFront-Wheel DriveElectricity129/112/121 MPGe292 mi
27.5 kWh/100 mi		$6000
ES 350h2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DrivePremium48/44/46 mpg—$1,800191
ES 350h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium47/42/44 mpg—$1,850200
ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric (88 and 167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity119/108/114 MPGe276 mi
30 kWh/100 mi		$7000
ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels)Electric (88 and 167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity118/105/112 MPGe272 mi
30 kWh/100 mi		$7000

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.

2026 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.

2026 Lexus ES NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 LEXUS ES 500E 4 DR BEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2026 Lexus ES owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Lexus ES, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 0 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 2026 Lexus ES complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other1

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
2025 ES25–44 mpg155/5
2024 ES25–44 mpg295/5
2023 ES25–44 mpg2105/5
2022 ES25–44 mpg1145/5
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

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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