2005 Lexus ES Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus ES.

Most common 2005 Lexus ES problems

Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	25
Vehicle Speed Control	15
Air Bags	10
Steering	6
Exterior Lighting	4
Suspension	4
Unknown Or Other	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Structure	2
Child Seat	1

What owners report

2026-10-29, Steering
I have a better picture… ODI = 11773574 Please consider expanding the recall …

2026-10-25, Electrical System
Description of Defect: The crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) experienced an adhesive bond failure between its inner hub and outer metal ring, mirroring the exact factory defect in NHTSA Campaign 11V539000 (Lexus Campaign BLG). The issue manifested directly following an air conditioning Freon recharge at a licensed automotive service facility. Restoring the correct system pressure introduced normal mechanical load back onto the compressor accessory drive belt. The defective factory adhesive could not withstand standard operating resistance, causing the outer ring of the pulley to immediately begin slipping against its internal torsional rubber damper. This resulted in a chronic, severe ro

2025-12-18, Suspension
Authorized dealership service department (Toyota West/Germain Automotive Group) performed structural repairs and released a vehicle back to me as safe. I operated this vehicle on public highways with my child. Upon subsequent inspection, the same dealership declared the vehicle a 'Total Loss' due to structural frame damage caused by their own technician. The dealership knowingly allowed a structurally compromised, unsafe vehicle to be driven off their lot without disclosing the safety risks.

2025-12-13, Steering
FORMAL COMPLAINT: CONSUMER FRAUD & SAFETY VIOLATION Dealership: Germain Toyota West (Columbus, OH) Case Reference: #[XXX] ​To the Consumer Protection Division: ​I am filing a formal complaint regarding Theft by Deception, Gross Negligence, and Reckless Endangerment by this dealership. ​1. THEFT & BILLING FRAUD On Oct 24, 2025, the dealership charged me $455.00 for labor to install rear sway bar links. I provided my own parts. The technician (Maciah Houpe) failed to install the parts but still charged me. He later admitted via text message: "I did not do your rear links... you didn't pay for rear links." The dealership has refused to refund this money despite the written confession. ​

2025-12-08, Suspension
[XXX] : “for parts it's $375. I'll drop the labor down to $80 for $455 total…”You: “Well I already have the sway bar links but yes that's fine bro. [XXX] : “Got it let me see if I can change the order real quick. [XXX] : “Got it changed 👍🏽”Screenshot that whole block.Text 2 – “Good to go” / work doneFind where he talks about finishing and testi [XXX] ah: “Got the rear brakes done, fighting the links right no [XXX] ah: “First ones out 👍🏽 should be [XXX] ciah: “Got it done, about to test drive and bring it up”Screenshot from “Got the rear brakes done” through “bring it up.”Text 3 – Apology and refund offerFind this [XXX] ciah: “XXX bro it w

2005 Lexus ES questions

Does the 2005 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus ES at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus ES?

Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (25), Vehicle Speed Control (15), Air Bags (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Lexus ES has been fixed?

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