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2019 Lexus ES recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus ES.

1
recalls
34
owner complaints
7
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Lexus ES recalls

Air bags: knee bolster

NHTSA campaign 19V288000 · reported April 10, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 564 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 16, 2026 · Engine

Vehicle suddenly stalled in traffic, check engine light illuminated and lost power.

Apr 29, 2026 · Air bags

I've had my car for 3 years now and it randomly decided to throw a SRS airbag malfunction warning that will not go away. I know most of the last gen es350 had airbag recalls but the 2019 model year really didn't and I think its something similar. The car runs fine but the fact that my airbags wont deploy because of…

Apr 23, 2026 · Back over prevention · 58,968 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while starting and operating the vehicle, the display screen frequently failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that occasionally the display screen activated as needed but intermittently the screen was black. The failure occurred consistently…

Mar 6, 2026 · Power train

I am reporting a potential transmission issue with my 2019 Lexus ES 350. At around 70,000 miles, the vehicle began developing a whining noise at low speeds when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The noise has persisted and appears to be gradually worsening. The symptoms match numerous complaints I have seen from…

Dec 26, 2025 · Suspension

The component that failed is the Under Engine Cross Member. This is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk due to the Cross Member being bent so much that is didn't screw back in correctly, thus could have caused the engine to have fallen out of the car or worse. The problem was reproduced at Hendrick…

ES model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 0920
2017 0300
2018 0510
2019 13470
2020 11830
2021 12810
2022 01100

Across all years, the 2007 ES has the most complaints (125). All Lexus ES years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Lexus ES, the most recent reported on April 10, 2019 (Air bags: knee bolster). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus ES?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (12 complaints), followed by engine (9).
How many 2019 Lexus ES complaints mention a crash or fire?
7 of 34 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 16, 2026.