- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Lexus ES Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Lexus ES have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical ES year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Lexus ES recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1999 Lexus ES yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus ES: every year compared
All ES years1999 Lexus ES vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1999 Audi A6 | 217 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Audi A4 | 190 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 3 Series | 6 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 5 Series | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus IS | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 330I | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 221 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS300 | 38 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Lexus ES
Does the 1999 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Lexus ES: exterior lighting (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Lexus ES had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Lexus ES a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 90 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus ES year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus ES years have the most complaints?
2021 (28), 2020 (18), 2016 (9). See every Lexus ES year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Lexus ES has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data