Lexus ES recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Lexus ES from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear view image may freeze or fail to display

    Reported December 1, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2025/46720,855 vehicles affected

    Parking assist software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display. The parking assist ECU will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
    Defect
    For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
    Remedy
    Reprogram the parking assist ECU.

  2. Rearview camera image may freeze or go blank

    Reported October 30, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V7440001,024,407 vehicles affected

    A software error may freeze the rearview camera or leave the screen blank in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the parking assist software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  3. Rearview camera image may be delayed

    Reported February 21, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V12400018,616 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not appear within a couple of seconds after shifting into reverse, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the parking assist software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Occupant classification sensor may prevent air bag deployment

    Reported December 20, 2023Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 23V865000999,901 vehicles affected

    A short circuit may develop in the occupant classification sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
    Consequence
    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Communication module may fail to restart

    Reported October 12, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/28029,827 vehicles affected

    The data communication module may not shut down in time and may fail to restart at the next ignition cycle, making the e-Call function unavailable. The module software will be updated over the air.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
    Remedy
    The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

  6. Engine cracks may cause coolant leaks

    Reported February 6, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V06400044,191 vehicles affected

    Cracks in the engine may leak coolant, causing overheating, a stall in conventional petrol vehicles, or mechanical damage that may lead to an oil leak and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, including the engine block, as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
    Consequence
    A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Brake booster pump may stop working

    Reported November 4, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/249912 vehicles affected

    An electrical connection in the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating. The pump assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING
    Defect
    An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating.
    Remedy
    Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.

  8. Brake booster pump may fail

    Reported July 24, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V5440006,925 vehicles affected

    The brake booster pump may fail, disabling vehicle stability control and reducing braking assistance, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    Consequence
    Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Emergency calling system may not be activated

    Reported May 11, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/1232,402 vehicles affected

    The emergency calling system may not have been activated. It will be inspected and activated if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ENABLED
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the emergency calling system has not been activated.
    Remedy
    Inspect and activate the emergency call system if necessary.

  10. Driver knee air bag may be improperly installed

    Reported April 10, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V288000564 vehicles affected

    An improperly installed driver knee air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag assembly if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
    Remedy
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Pre-collision system may brake unexpectedly

    Reported November 3, 2015Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 15V72800030,812 vehicles affected

    The pre-collision system may mistake a steel road joint or plate for an object and apply the brakes unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace certain system components free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
    Consequence
    A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Seat belt buckle switch may become dislodged

    Reported December 15, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V595000150,061 vehicles affected

    Tightening a belt around some rear-facing infant seat bases may dislodge the buckle status switch. The airbag system could then mistake the child restraint for an unbelted adult and fail to suppress the passenger airbag. Dealers will replace the buckle status switch.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
    Consequence
    IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..
    Notes
    THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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