2019 Lexus Es Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes 2019-07-24 · campaign 19V544000 · 6,925 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Service bulletins (152)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-22 · L-SB-0026-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (hv) ni-mh and li-ion batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing the battery rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be use
Engine 2026-09-22 · L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice september 22, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0026-26
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-10 · 26LF01 · Emissions
under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. this issue will not trigger the m.i.l. (malfunction indicator lamp).
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-03 · 26LF01 · Emissions
under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. this issue will not trigger the m.i.l. (malfunction indicator lamp).
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-11 · 26LF01 · Emissions
under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. this issue will not trigger the m.i.l. (malfunction indicator lamp).
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-06 · 26LF01 · Emissions
technical instructions for safety recall 26lf01 certain 2019 – 2025 model year es 300h fuel cap negative pressure valve & fuel filler dust intrusion
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What owners report
2019-02-13 · Exterior Lighting“the led headlights are damaging other driver's eyes. the psychological damage to the other driver is horrible. these led lights must be banned!…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.