2022 Lexus ES Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 20, 2023 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ES Hybrid years
Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 13 ES Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 33,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance2 · ~33,000 mi
Lane Departure1
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance267%33,000——
Lane Departure133%———
Seat Belts133%———
Structure133%———
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 220232

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls (1)

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Air bags:sensor:occupant classificationDec 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · 999,901 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

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 contact owns a 2022 Lexus ES300H. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the contact continued driving at an undisclosed speed when another vehicle in front of him came to a sudden stop. The contact stated that his foot slipped from the accelerator pedal and…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Feb 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11508592

Front door panels makes a vivrating noise when driving at low speed Dealer didnt help

Seat Belts · received Jan 7, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11500625

I am writing about my 2022 Lexus ES300h. This pertains to the Auto Radar Cruise Control system and also the Lane Keeping Assistance function. First, about the Auto Cruise. On several occasions I have found that while approaching stopped vehicles at a stop light and I am about 300 yards away…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Feb 26, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11454211

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, lane departure, seat belts problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 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 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.