2019 Lexus ES Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES Hybrid years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid. That ranks 8th out of 13 ES Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
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.
The led headlights are damaging other driver's eyes. The psychological damage to the other driver is horrible. These led lights must be banned!
Other Lexus ES Hybrid years
← 2018 ES Hybrid · 2020 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 ES Hybrid | 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 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.