- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Lexus ES Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Lexus ES with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2019 for the knee bolster. For comparison, the 2018 has 5 and the 2020 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical ES year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Lexus ES problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2019 Lexus ES
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The OEM triple beam headlights have water inside the headlight housing. This has is a very common issue with similar vehicles and has caused my light to stop functioning which is a safety hazard. Tons of people who own this vehicle with the triple beam headlights also suffer from this flaw. The headlight cannot be fixed by repairing the bulbs that stop functioning, the whole headlight must be replaced. It seems that these headlights were not sealed correctly from factory. Many owners pay to seal them if they notice the problem on time before it affects the light functionality.
Lexus ES: every year compared
All ES years2019 Lexus ES vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lexus ES | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 114 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Acura TLX | 93 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 80 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2019 Genesis G70 | 64 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series | 41 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 40 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Infiniti Q50 | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Genesis G80 | 27 | 4 | C | 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 2019 Lexus ES
Does the 2019 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Lexus ES: knee bolster (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus ES?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Lexus ES had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 2026 and the latest on November 6, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Lexus ES a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 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 2019 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