2022-2025 · 3 model years

Lexus ES 250 Problems by year

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the Lexus ES 250 across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the driver assistance, followed by the wheels & tires.

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Most complaints for its age20255 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2025

Complaints: 27
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 5
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

ES 250 complaints by model year

2022 2023 52025

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2025	5	2	1	Driver assistance	C
2023	11	3	0	Brakes	C
2022	11	0	0	Wheels & tires	B

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Latest ES 250 complaints

2022 Lexus ES 250 Acceleration & cruise control

I purchased this vehicle about a month ago and i have a problem and issue with the Gas Pedal It makes loud noise and snaps back when the foot is lifted off the gas pedal. my wife had too stop couple times on the side of the road because of that loud gas pedal snapping noises i took it back to the dealer and first they didn't care about it and brushed me off saying that's normal then i complained to the Lexus Headquarters and they said to the Wesley Chapel Lexus dealer to change the entire gas pedal assembly and...

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they are going to replace that tomorrow but they have already told me that the noise won't go away so to me its a defective part and dangerous too drive with that Lexus should recall all Hybrid ES cars and fir the Gas pedal snapping noise issue The 2026 Lexus Hybrid ES gas pedal doesn't make that noise so if the 2026 don't make the noise then why does all the other HYbrid Es makes the snapping noises my car is 2022 Lexus Hybris ES hope to get some clarity regarding this matter soon

2022 Lexus ES 250 Suspension

I am reporting a potentially serious front suspension failure involving my 2022 Lexus ES 350 with approximately 65,000 miles. The vehicle was at a Lexus dealership for service when I was informed that both front strut assemblies had sheared while the vehicle was raised on the lift. The dealership advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that both front strut assemblies required replacement. The dealership has indicated that corrosion may have contributed to the failure. However, approximately 10,000 miles...

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earlier, the vehicle had undergone service/inspection and I was not advised of severe corrosion, structural deterioration, or an unsafe condition involving the front suspension. I am concerned that two front suspension components on a relatively recent vehicle could deteriorate to the point of structural failure without prior warning. Had this occurred while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed, the consequences could potentially have been serious. The exact cause of the failure is still being evaluated. I have asked the dealership to preserve the removed strut assemblies for possible independent inspection. I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA can document the incident and determine whether similar front strut or suspension failures have occurred on other Lexus ES vehicles.

2025 Lexus ES 250 Engine & cooling

The latest incidence happened in [[redacted]] of city [[redacted]] on [redacted]. The engine intermittently stalls automatically after I backed up in Reverse for a very short distance. The engine was still running but the car was locked, and red warning lights appear. I had to turn the engine off and restart it to move the car. The same incidence happened several times before. When it happened, there were no persons or cars behind at all. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2022 Lexus ES 250Other & unknown

When i open the trunk of my 2022 Lexus ES 350 vehicle, the lid pop out and bounce back, hitting my head and causing a minor concussion and bleeding on my forehead; I believe the trunk strut was malfunctioned

2023 Lexus ES 250Other & unknown

The "maintenance required" warning light came on. The Lexus dealer indicated that a tire rotation was required at a cost of approximately $100. We had the tires rotated at a tire store at a cost of zero ($.00). The Lexus dealer service department refused to turn off the "maintenance required" warning, safety light because that dealer did not perform the tire rotation. If there is something wrong with the car, we won't receive that vital information until the warning light has been reset. THIS IS A...

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SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. Apparently, only a Lexus dealer's service department can reset the warning safety light and there is an inspection fee charged for them to reset the warning safety light because the dealership didn't perform the tire rotation. This policy was not disclosed to us when the vehicle was purchased. This was NOT the policy with regard to the Lexus vehicles we previously purchased. To me, this is extortion attributable to corporate greed and a disregard for consumer safety. This is the policy of each and every local Lexus dealership I have contacted.

2023 Lexus ES 250 Wheels & tires

The car was taken into Lexus under warranty January 2026. There a loud noise coming from the car when it is going down the road. Lexus tried to say it must be the tires. The car was under 3 years old. I replaced the front tires any way. There cars noise even louder and it was not fixed. I feel the car is un-safe. The car currently has 40,000 miles. I simply wanted the car fixed.

Questions about the Lexus ES 250

Which Lexus ES 250 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2022 (11), 2023 (11), 2025 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2025 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus ES 250 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other ES 250 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus ES 250 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (6), wheels & tires (5), brakes (4) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus ES 250 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus ES 250 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data