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2019 Lexus ES: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker ES years.
62 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 ES?The 2019 Lexus ES has 62 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag intermittent electrical/starting issues: clicking relays, failure to start (e.g., 2019 model).
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Lexus ES vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other ES years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the ES?
Across the 29 ES model years we track, complaint volume runs from 15 (2018) to 664 (2007). With 62 complaints, the 2019 ES sits about the same as the model's median of 56.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 ES
air bags:knee bolster
Campaign 19V288000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low operating costs, and a comfortable, quiet, and refined driving experience.
- IsolatedIntermittent electrical/starting issues
Clicking relays, failure to start (e.g., 2019 model).
Owner insights cover all generations of the ES. See the full ES owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used ES listings typically run $43,225–$47,448.
Other ES model years
Compare every ES year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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