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.
2025 Lexus ESProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus ES, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Lexus ES has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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.
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
2025 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) activated twice in the last couple of weeks with absolutely no reason. Both times it activated with transmission in reverse and vehicle in process of backing up. But there was no vehicle or person within the vicinity. The sudden braking startled the driver and…
Describe: • Rear camera froze • Parking assist warning did not activate • Auto-brake did not engage • Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06
Own a 2025 ES?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.