Does the 2025 Lexus ES have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Lexus ES, the most recent reported on October 30, 2025 (Back over prevention: display function). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lexus ES?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (2 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (2).

How many 2025 Lexus ES complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Lexus ES recalls and problems

1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Lexus ES.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2025 Lexus ES recalls

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

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

Back over prevention2
Forward collision avoidance2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Service brakes1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Sep 23, 2026 · Engine
The latest incidence happened in […] of city […] on …. 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…

May 8, 2026 · Back over prevention
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) activated twice in the last couple of weeks with absolutely no reason. Both times it activated with transmission in reverse and vehicle in process of backing up. But there was no vehicle or person within the vicinity. The sudden braking startled the driver and passengers giving concern…

Mar 3, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported · fire reported
I was driving with traffic in a 35 mph zone on a moderately busy street. I got the alert to brake and did so immediately. I collided with the Jeep in front of me. The airbags did not deploy. The front hood of the car tented and a fire immediately broke out under the hood. When a policeman arrived he attempted…

Feb 26, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel system and could be made available upon request. Explosion issue. No. Took it to the Lexus dealership where I bought it. No. When I got home I turned off the car. I later returned to my garage and it was filled with the strong odor of gasoline. The car was towed later that night to the dealership where it sat…

Dec 4, 2025 · Structure · crash reported
Describe: • Rear camera froze • Parking assist warning did not activate • Auto-brake did not engage • Accident occurred before recall update I backed into my Neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25LA06

ES model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	0	11	0	0
2023	2	10	3	0
2024	2	9	2	0
2025	1	5	2	1

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

Questions

Does the 2025 Lexus ES have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Lexus ES, the most recent reported on October 30, 2025 (Back over prevention: display function). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lexus ES?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (2 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (2).
How many 2025 Lexus ES complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.