Used Lexus ES: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 95 complaints across these 7 years; the 2019 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Few owner complaints
4 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Most reported: lane keeping
9 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: brakes
18 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: wheels and tires
16 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Fewest complaintsMost reported: airbags
5 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: fuel system
33 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: engine
10 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the ES from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||
| Engine | 2 | 4 | 6 |
ES generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Seventh generation
2019–2023
2021 update: Updated front and rear styling features; New infotainment system and safety technology.
Sixth generation
2013–2023
2016 update: Updated styling with new front and rear fascias; Enhanced tech features including navigation and multimedia systems.
