2022 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ES years
About as many complaints as other years 16th of 30 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus ES. That ranks 16th out of 30 ES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 13,615 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus ES
Lexus_ES_350h_(XZ20) at Auto Zuerich 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2022 Lexus ES problems

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

Tires2 · ~13,615 mi
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Lane Departure1
Seat Belts1 · ~50 mi
Service Brakes1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires218%13,615——
Back Over Prevention19%———
Engine19%———
Lane Departure19%———
Seat Belts19%50——
Service Brakes19%———
Suspension19%———
Unknown or Other19%———
Vehicle Speed Control19%———
Wheels19%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 5 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 3202432025: 2202522026: 520265

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Lexus ES recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Lexus ES.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I purchased this vehicle about a month ago and i have a problem and issue with the Gas Pedal It makes loud noise and snaps back when the foot is lifted off the gas pedal. my wife had too stop couple times on the side of the road because of that loud gas pedal snapping noises i took it back to the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769496

I am reporting a potentially serious front suspension failure involving my 2022 Lexus ES 350 with approximately 65,000 miles. The vehicle was at a Lexus dealership for service when I was informed that both front strut assemblies had sheared while the vehicle was raised on the lift. The dealership…

Suspension · received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769447

When i open the trunk of my 2022 Lexus ES 350 vehicle, the lid pop out and bounce back, hitting my head and causing a minor concussion and bleeding on my forehead; I believe the trunk strut was malfunctioned

Unknown or Other · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761769

Within approximately three weeks of purchasing this vehicle, the blind-spot monitoring and rear traffic sensor systems were found to be completely inoperative. All dashboard warning lights related to these systems were illuminated the night before discovery, then went dark the following morning. A…

Lane Departure · received Jun 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743826

There is already a service bulletin for the vacuum pumps on these cars, but it should be made into a recall because these pumps generate the vacuum needed by the brake system. I took it to the Lexus dealer for replacement out of warranty, which I had to pay out-of-pocket, since service bulletins…

Engine · received Jan 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11711049

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report tires, back over prevention, engine problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Lexus ES?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2022 Lexus ES a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2022 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.