Model year
2003 Lexus ES
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 23 complaints for the 2003 Lexus ES (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 116 complaints under ES300. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (6), SERVICE BRAKES (4), ENGINE (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 2 complaints
- 2002 27 complaints
- 2003 23 complaints
- 2004 16 complaints
- 2005 58 complaints
- 2006 12 complaints
- 2007 125 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 28 complaints
- 2010 41 complaints
- 2011 46 complaints
- 2012 31 complaints
- 2013 34 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 9 complaints
- 2017 3 complaints
- 2018 5 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
- 2020 18 complaints
- 2021 28 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
23 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ES300 | 0 | 116 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 300 · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Lexus ES at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.