2025 Lexus ES: common problems and reliability

The 2025 Lexus ES has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag cv axle boot leaks: reported after extended high-speed driving. frequency: isolated.

Safety record for the 2025 model year

12
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Lexus ES vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2025 a good year for the ES?

Across the 10 ES model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2024) to 190 (2004). With 12 complaints, the 2025 ES sits belowthe model's median of 39.

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

back over prevention
6
forward collision avoidance
6
fuel/propulsion system
6
service brakes
3
electrical system
3

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.

  • Infotainment touchpad interface: described as annoying, difficult to use; preference for post-2022 touchscreen models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Steering rack leaks: noted on higher-mileage examples (e.g., 2010 model with 137k miles). Frequency: isolated.

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 $51,553–$56,216 across 2025 to 2026 model years.

Other ES model years

Compare every ES year side by side to see how 2025 ranks against the rest.

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