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2020 Lexus ES recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 20, 202323V865000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000
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| Nov 4, 202020V682000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Es, Es Hybrid, Es350. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 46 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 13 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Engine | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names ES, ES 300H, ES 350.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“Not sure if I have the right things checked. Starting about december 2022 i experienced the car "lunging" forward upon putting the car into drive, After having backed out of a parking space.”
- Engine
“The front timing chain cover on the engine was leaking at 53k miles. This is a 2GR-FKS engine. We have had the car for 19k miles, and bought it as a Certified Pre-Owned.”
- Service brakes
“I was driving on a freeway. I had my adaptive cruise control turned on. The car in front of me slowed down. My adaptive cruise control did not slow me down so I applied the breaks. The breaks did not work.”
Other Lexus ES model years
- 20242 recalls9 complaints
- 20232 recalls12 complaints
- 20221 recall16 complaints
- 20211 recall35 complaints
- 20203 recalls24 complaints
- 20194 recalls40 complaints
- 20182 recalls15 complaints
- 20171 recall26 complaints
- 20161 recall37 complaints
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Other Lexus models
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- 2020 NX0 recalls28 complaints
- 2019 IS2 recalls10 complaints
- 2019 GS3 recalls1 complaint
- 2021 LS2 recalls6 complaints
- 2019 GX1 recall8 complaints
- 2022 LX6 recalls5 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2019 RC3 recalls4 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2015 CT0 recalls19 complaints
2020 Lexus ES recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lexus ES. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lexus ES?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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