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2024 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

47/100

#9 most-complained of 16 ES years

The 2024 Lexus ES has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 47, ranking 9th out of 16 model years — a Good rating among ES years. Airbags and Lane Departure systems are the top reported problem areas.

Complaints
9
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
36
34 city / 39 hwy

Top 2024 Lexus ES problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (22%)
  2. Lane Departure2 (22%)
  3. Brakes1 (11%)
  4. Engine1 (11%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (11%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (11%)

What owners report

  • Drivers report the driver's side airbag cover detaching or staying open, in one case at 3,072 miles, even after dealer attempts to reseat it.
  • Blind spot and lane departure warning systems reportedly fail to alert drivers to vehicles alongside or approaching, with one owner noting inconsistent detection distances.
  • One owner described a brake response delay of several seconds when braking shortly after accelerating from a stop, which led to a crash.
  • A rear parking sensor and automatic braking system reportedly failed to alert or brake during a low-speed reverse maneuver, resulting in a collision at 23,000 miles.
  • A driver's side seat belt reportedly failed to extend intermittently at 10,100 miles, though the dealer could not duplicate the issue.
2024 Lexus ES complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2023Mar 2024May 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Jan 2026Mar 2026
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Mar 2026; peak Jan 2026 (2).

2024 Lexus ES recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other ES years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best139036
2023Good4010236
2024Good479236
2025Avoid805136

All Lexus ES years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Lexus ES reliable?
NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 Lexus ES, with a Complaint Index of 47, ranking it 9th out of 16 ES model years and rated Good relative to other ES years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lexus ES?
The top reported problem areas are Airbags and Lane Departure, each accounting for 22% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Engine, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Seat Belts, and Structure & Body at 11% each.
Does the 2024 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 ES, both involving the Panoramic View Monitor camera system requiring a software update; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 ES compare to other Lexus ES years?
The 2024 ES's Complaint Index of 47 is lower than the 2019 ES (100, Avoid) and 2011/2012 ES years (87 and 93, Avoid), but higher than the 2022 ES (13, Best) and 2016 ES (20, Best).
What fuel economy does the 2024 Lexus ES get?
The 2024 Lexus ES gets an EPA-rated 36 mpg combined (34 city/39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,875.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.