Lexus problems
Owners have filed 15,240 complaints about Lexus vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 90 models.
15,240
Complaints
90
Models
2,191
Crashes reported
242
Fires reported
Every Lexus model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES350 | 2007–2023 | 1,531 | 2007 | Airbags |
| RX | 1999–2026 | 1,271 | 2021 | Other & Unspecified |
| RX350 | 2007–2023 | 1,065 | 2010 | Engine & Cooling |
| IS 250 | 2006–2016 | 938 | 2006 | Airbags |
| ES300 | 1992–2013 | 862 | 2002 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| ES | 1996–2025 | 862 | 2005 | Airbags |
| RX300 | 1998–2003 | 849 | 1999 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| IS | 1999–2025 | 808 | 2006 | Body & Structure |
| RX330 | 2004–2011 | 659 | 2004 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| RX Hybrid | 2005–2025 | 474 | 2008 | Brakes |
| GS300 | 1993–2014 | 446 | 2006 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| LS400 | 1990–2001 | 424 | 1993 | Electrical System |
| NX | 2015–2026 | 334 | 2024 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| LS | 1994–2025 | 293 | 2007 | Brakes |
| ES330 | 2004–2010 | 282 | 2005 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| IS 350 | 2006–2020 | 279 | 2006 | Airbags |
| GX470 | 2003–2009 | 239 | 2003 | Body & Structure |
| GX | 2003–2026 | 232 | 2014 | Body & Structure |
| LS460 | 2007–2017 | 226 | 2008 | Brakes |
| GS | 1995–2019 | 210 | 2006 | Engine & Cooling |
| GS 350 | 2006–2018 | 208 | 2007 | Engine & Cooling |
| CT | 2011–2016 | 192 | 2013 | Brakes |
| ES 330 | 2004–2004 | 188 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| LS430 | 2001–2005 | 169 | 2001 | Body & Structure |
| IS 300 | 2001–2022 | 156 | 2002 | Body & Structure |
| GX460 | 2010–2022 | 129 | 2010 | Airbags |
| SC430 | 2002–2008 | 120 | 2002 | Airbags |
| TX | 2024–2026 | 114 | 2024 | Other & Unspecified |
| HS 250 Hybrid | 2010–2011 | 106 | — | Suspension |
| LX470 | 1998–2007 | 101 | 2005 | Brakes |
| ES 350 | 2007–2014 | 100 | — | Airbags |
| HS | 2010–2010 | 81 | — | Brakes |
| GS400 | 1994–2000 | 80 | — | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| SC400 | 1990–2001 | 79 | — | Electrical System |
| LX | 1999–2026 | 79 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| ES Hybrid | 2013–2022 | 67 | 2016 | Brakes |
| LS460L | 2007–2010 | 62 | 2007 | Brakes |
| Lexus | 1991–2003 | 52 | — | Suspension |
| RX 350 | 2013–2013 | 48 | — | Brakes |
| LS 460 | 2007–2011 | 46 | — | Brakes |
| GX 470 | 2004–2004 | 43 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| NX200T | 2015–2017 | 43 | — | Other & Unspecified |
| ES250 | 1990–2023 | 39 | — | Airbags |
| CT Hybrid | 2011–2017 | 39 | — | Brakes |
| SC300 | 1992–1997 | 37 | — | Tires |
| GS430 | 2000–2007 | 35 | — | Brakes |
| RZ | 2023–2026 | 34 | — | Electrical System |
| NX300 | 2018–2020 | 30 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| IS 350C | 2010–2014 | 29 | — | Airbags |
| IS F | 2008–2017 | 26 | — | Airbags |
| GS450H | 2007–2008 | 25 | — | Brakes |
| GS Hybrid | 2007–2017 | 25 | — | Brakes |
| IS 250C | 2010–2015 | 25 | — | Airbags |
Lexus model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2024 Lexus NX
60 complaints · electrical system
2007 Lexus ES350
529 complaints · airbags
2002 Lexus ES300
194 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2003 Lexus ES300
147 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
2008 Lexus ES350
276 complaints · airbags
2005 Lexus ES330
176 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
2021 Lexus RX
87 complaints · airbags
2007 Lexus GS 350
67 complaints · engine & cooling
2010 Lexus RX
107 complaints · engine & cooling
2005 Lexus ES
75 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2010 Lexus RX350
123 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
2023 Lexus RX
79 complaints · other & unspecified
2004 Lexus RX330
353 complaints · brakes
2008 Lexus RX350
160 complaints · body & structure
2001 Lexus LS430
62 complaints · body & structure