2023 Lexus ES Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Lexus ES has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 13th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 10 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 ES years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 36
- 34 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Lexus ES problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle suddenly accelerating or rolling backward on its own while parking or sitting idle, leading to collisions.
- One driver reported a sudden stall at 40 mph that briefly disabled power brakes and power steering with dashboard warnings about high power consumption.
- Owners describe rear tire blowouts that tore off the fender liner before the tire pressure warning activated.
- Some report brakes squeaking loudly while backing up at slow speed.
- Owners describe the lane keep assist jerking the steering hard toward exits or faded lane lines on the highway.
- One owner reported a loud road noise from the suspension area that dealers attributed to tires but was not resolved after tire replacement.
2023 Lexus ES recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
- NHTSA 24V124000Feb 21, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras18,616 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
2023 Lexus ES fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 34 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 36 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other ES years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Lexus ES reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 ES has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 13th worst among 21 model years, which earns it a Good verdict relative to other ES years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus ES?
- NHTSA complaints are spread evenly across Brakes, Electrical System, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each accounting for 20% of complaints, followed by smaller shares in Engine, cameras, fuel system, lane departure, and transmission.
- Does the 2023 Lexus ES have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 ES, both involving the Panoramic View Monitor camera system requiring a software update; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How many complaints has NHTSA received about the 2023 Lexus ES?
- NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2023 Lexus ES, including 3 crashes and no reported fires, injuries, or deaths.
- What year Lexus ES should I avoid?
- Among ES model years, 2007, 2008, 2005, 2012, 2011, and 2019 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 90, 85, 80, 75, and 95 respectively; the 2023 ES is not one of them.