repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
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.
2024 Lexus ESProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2024 Lexus ES, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Lexus ES has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags
2Lane departure
1Seats
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Seat belts
1Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Lexus ES recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other ES year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What ES owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driver side airbag cover is open. Previously reported, dealer states that it was open due to dashcam wiring being placed and cover not being closed completely. Dealer closed the cover completely. Today, the cover is open again.
The contact owns a 2024 Lexus ES300H. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's side air bag cover was detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for inspection on the following…
Own a 2024 ES?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.