CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Lexus ES has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (2 reports).
2025 Lexus ES recalls
Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse
Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
Most common 2025 Lexus ES problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The latest incidence happened in [XXX] of city [XXX] on XXX. 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 incidence happened several times before. When it happened, there were no persons or cars behind at all. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 about the viability of the vehicle operating in a safe manner for the rest of the trip. The problem has not been seen or inspected by the dealer or service personnel.
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 unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire was eventually extinguished when the fire department arrived. The car was towed away. The insurance adjuster said the car was totaled.
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 outside for 2 days. Dealership couldn't replicate the problem and gave me the car back. I did not imagine that smell. Even the tow company driver smelled the issue! I am fearful the issue could recur with catastrophic results.
Describe:     â¢Â    Rear camera froze     â¢Â    Parking assist warning did not activate     â¢Â    Auto-brake did not engage     â¢Â    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
2025 Lexus ES questions
Does the 2025 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Lexus ES: Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lexus ES?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Lexus ES has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.