The 2026 Lexus ES presents as a reliable choice, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 42 | 44 | 5 | 5.6 | 5.35 | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 32 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | 22-33 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2017 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2016 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.8 | 21-31 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.8 | — |
| 2014 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2013 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.8 | — |
| 2012 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2011 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | 2GR-FKS | Automatic | 4x2 | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | 2GR-FSE | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 268 hp | 248 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: 350 Ultra Luxury | 350 Ultra Luxury | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $41,810 | — | $41,810 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $39,500, MSRP range: $39,500 - $44,035, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for ES 350 models. Excludes delivery, processing, and handling fees., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 7/5/2026 | Note: Lexus ES 350, 350 F Sport, 350 Luxury, 350 Ultra Luxury, 300h, 300h Luxury, 300h Ultra Luxury | — | — | USD | $39,500 | $39,500 - $44,035 | 0.9 | MSRP for ES 350 models. Excludes delivery, processing, and handling fees. | llm_estimate | 7/5/2026 | Lexus ES 350, 350 F Sport, 350 Luxury, 350 Ultra Luxury, 300h, 300h Luxury, 300h Ultra Luxury |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Trim: 300h | 300h | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Valvetrain | Entertainment system | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 394 | 13.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 473 | 16.7 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | — | CD + Stereo | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Brakes: Calipers / Ventilated Front Discs | Solid Rear Discs, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Calipers / Ventilated Front Discs | Solid Rear Discs |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 430 | 15.2 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb | parkAssist | laneCenteringAssist | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2026 Lexus ES presents as a reliable choice, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
The 2025 Lexus ES offers average reliability, but a significant number of recalls for the rearview camera system warrants careful inspection.
The 2024 Lexus ES offers average reliability, with a notable concern regarding the rearview camera display.
The 2023 Lexus ES offers average reliability, but buyers must confirm the rearview camera system recall has been addressed.
The 2022 Lexus ES presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
The 2021 Lexus ES offers a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm the critical **front passenger airbag** recall has been completed.
The 2020 Lexus ES offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers must confirm the critical front passenger airbag sensor recall has been completed.
The 2019 Lexus ES offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers must confirm the driver knee air bag recall has been properly addressed.
The 2018 Lexus ES presents an excellent reliability proposition for used car shoppers, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
The 2017 Lexus ES presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or consumer complaints, making it a strong contender for used car buyers prioritizing dependable transportation.
The 2016 Lexus ES offers a generally good ownership experience, but a critical **service brake** failure leading to a crash at higher mileage warrants close inspection of the braking system.
The 2015 Lexus ES offers a comfortable ride and good reliability, but a critical concern regarding **air bag non-deployment** in severe accidents necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The 2014 Lexus ES presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
The 2013 Lexus ES stands as a dependable used car, boasting excellent public reliability scores.
The 2012 Lexus ES presents a compelling case for used car buyers seeking refined comfort and proven dependability.
The 2011 Lexus ES presents a solid ownership proposition with a 'Good' reliability verdict, underscored by zero recalls and complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 16 published ES reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lexus ES presents as a reliable choice, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lexus ES. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lexus es presents as a reliable choice, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints. and the 2026 lexus es offers strong value for used car shoppers prioritizing reliability and fuel efficiency. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published ES guides, recurring problem areas include Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) Software, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) Software, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery.