2019 LEXUS ES350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 LEXUS ES350
The 2019 LEXUS ES350 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (3 complaints), Steering (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 LEXUS ES350
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 LEXUS ES350, potentially affecting up to 8,543,740 vehicles.
Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be...
View full details →Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 LEXUS ES350
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 LEXUS ES350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN LEXUS OF ROCKVILLE (15501 FREDERICK RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20855) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LEXUS OF MAPLEWOOD (3000 US-61, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109; 651-415-2423) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT DEALER HAS ADVISED THE CONSUMER, VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE SINCE 3/17/20. CONSUMER TEST RUNS THE CAR WEEKLY FOR MAINTAINCE UNTIL PARTS ARRIVE.*JB
2019 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE AND A DRY CANISTER. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAD CUPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JS
2019 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE AND A DRY CANISTER. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAD CUPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JS
Safety Rating for the 2019 LEXUS ES350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 LEXUS ES350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 LEXUS ES350
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 LEXUS ES350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-TT-0321-22 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
TT: Confirm there is an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle, some customers describe the noise as a roaring type noise. Confirm the vehicle meets the following criteria: ?Mileage is under 5,000 miles ?No previous repairs or accidents ?Noise is due to the left/right/both front hubs and...
LSB000822Rev1 — SERVICE BRAKES
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250, and 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, an updated fitting kit is now available as a service part....
L-SB-0047-18 Rev — STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with audio (version 1065) or earlier, and navigation (version 1065) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Apple CarPlay® intermittently inoperative. ?Voice recognition does not start when ?Waiting for the beep? is displayed. ?Audio does not resume...
L-TT-0262-19 Rev — EQUIPMENT
TT: For applicable 2018-2019 model year Lexus vehicles, after performing the Multimedia Enhancements Phase 3 LSB with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa?, the Enform? App Suite may not load properly. Follow the steps below to correct this condition.
L-TT-0286-20 — EQUIPMENT
TT: After performing a battery test using the DCA-8000 battery diagnostic charger and the battery health has been considered a ?Good? condition, the DCA will automatically enter a post-test charging mode. In the post-test charging mode, the DCA analyzes the current state of charge of the battery and automatically begins...
L-TT-0266-19 — SUSPENSION
TT: Some customers may experience abnormal noise from the front suspension on 2019 ES350 F-Sport models. Noise frequently comes from the left-front of the vehicle while going over bumps.
L-SB-0049-18 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2019 model year ES350 vehicles may exhibit a ?No Overtaking? selection in the Road Sign Assist (RSA) menu on the combination meter multi-information display screen. Thisselection is not applicable for 2019 model year ES350 vehicles. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
L-SB-0047-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2019 model year ES300h and ES350 vehicles with Panasonic navigation may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. ? No sound after an incoming Bluetooth® phone call ? Excessive severe weather alert messages Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 LEXUS ES350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES350
- 2014 LEXUS ES350 — 26 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS ES350 — 23 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS ES350 — 27 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS ES350 — 26 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS ES350 — 7 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS ES350 (current)
- 2020 LEXUS ES350 — 10 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS ES350 — 6 complaints
- 2022 LEXUS ES350 — 5 complaints
- 2023 LEXUS ES350 — 2 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints