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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Lexus ES recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
63

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2000 Lexus ES

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component63

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
63Complaints filed
17Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1016010
Electrical system1016131
Visibility1016800
Service brakes914303
Vehicle speed control813504
Hydraulic813203
Engine58010
Air bags58503
Unknown or other46000
Engine and engine cooling46010
Tires46000
Suspension35000
Fuel system35100
Gasoline35100
Seat belts12000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Car surges during acceleration. Stall out and idle extremely high while driving under 60 mph”

    Filed 12/07/2021 · ODI 11443011
  • Power train

    “Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well.”

    Filed 03/27/2021 · ODI 11405105
  • Electrical system

    “On september 15, 2018, at around 1:05 p.m I was driving my lexus es 300 down route 88 pennsylvania approximately 5 mins from my residence. When suddenly smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle.”

    Filed 02/21/2020 · ODI 11310492

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2000 Lexus ES recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus ES have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2000 Lexus ES. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Lexus ES?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 63 filed with NHTSA (16%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Lexus ES?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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