2018 Lexus ES Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES Hybrid years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 13 ES Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 80 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 80 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 LEXUS ES300H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH, UNABLE TO SEE VERY WELL DURING NIGHT TIME, THE CONTACT WENT OFF THE PAVEMENT AND ONTO THE GRASS. THE CONTACT WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GUARDRAIL AND REALIZED HE WAS OFF THE ROAD THEN…
When driving the low beams on my lexus es 300h illuminate a maximum 4 dividing lines on a road and that's equal to 120 feet. My auto high beams come on frequently as the low beam lights at night are very limited . I have a 2019 camry and those lights which are similar illuminate at least 200 feet…
I have a horrible experience with my new lexus es300h 2018. I leased the car from keyes in van nuys(la). When i seat in the car after 5 minutes some thing cause itching my face,this situation is even worsed when i drive in the highway. I took my car to dealership more than 8 times they start…
Tl* the contact leased a 2018 lexus es300h. While driving 65 mph, a chemical substance entered the cabin of the vehicle from the ventilation system. The contact experienced itching of the face, coughing, and throat complications that required medical attention. The dealer (lexus of serramonte, 700…
I was told by a customer service agent through email that "the latch system should not be used for rear facing child seats." this is completely shocking to me as there are no indications in the manual that this is the case. We have been driving with our daughter for months using the latch system…
Other Lexus ES Hybrid years
← 2017 ES Hybrid · 2019 ES Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 ES Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 ES Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 ES Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 ES Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 ES Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 ES Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 ES Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 ES Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 ES Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 ES Hybrid | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 ES Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.