Model year
2026 Lexus ES
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name ES for 2026. Under the matched name ES HYBRID, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for ES HYBRID are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 44–46 mpg combined and 112–127 MPGe combined and 27–30 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $600–$1,850, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES HYBRID | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for ES HYBRID
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for ES HYBRID
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Investigations for ES HYBRID
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350E 4 DR BEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 350H 4 DR HEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 350H 4 DR HEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 500E 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 350h · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 48 | 44 | 46 | — | — | $1,800 |
| ES 350h AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 47 | 42 | 44 | — | — | $1,850 |
| ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 135 | 118 | 127 | 27.0 | 307 | $600 |
| ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 129 | 112 | 121 | 27.5 | 292 | $600 |
| ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 119 | 108 | 114 | 30.0 | 276 | $700 |
| ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 118 | 105 | 112 | 30.0 | 272 | $700 |
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