2022 Lexus Es problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (37)
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 2026-03-10 · L-SB-0021-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 27, 2026: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Engine 2026-02-27 · L-SB-0021-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 27, 2026: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Electrical System 2026-02-02 · L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 2, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0004-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-23 · L-SB-0004-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2025 model year lexus vehicles equipped with the enform™ 2.0 navigation system, require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-08-19 · L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. these resources, in conjunction with the repair manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with oth
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“i purchased this vehicle about a month ago and i have a problem and issue with the gas pedal it makes loud noise and snaps back when the foot is lifted off the gas pedal. my wife had too stop couple times on the side of the road because of that loud gas pedal snapping noises i took it back to the dealer and first they didn't care about it and brus…”
2026-10-06 · Suspension“i am reporting a potentially serious front suspension failure involving my 2022 lexus es 350 with approximately 65,000 miles. the vehicle was at a lexus dealership for service when i was informed that both front strut assemblies had sheared while the vehicle was raised on the lift. the dealership advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and th…”
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“when i open the trunk of my 2022 lexus es 350 vehicle, the lid pop out and bounce back, hitting my head and causing a minor concussion and bleeding on my forehead; i believe the trunk strut was malfunctioned…”
2026-06-12 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“within approximately three weeks of purchasing this vehicle, the blind-spot monitoring and rear traffic sensor systems were found to be completely inoperative. all dashboard warning lights related to these systems were illuminated the night before discovery, then went dark the following morning. a subsequent inspection by a licensed lexus dealersh…”
2026-01-15 · Engine“there is already a service bulletin for the vacuum pumps on these cars, but it should be made into a recall because these pumps generate the vacuum needed by the brake system. i took it to the lexus dealer for replacement out of warranty, which i had to pay out-of-pocket, since service bulletins only apply to cars under warranty, and they still in…”
2025-09-27 · Service Brakes“while the vehicle was parked and no one was pressing the brake pedal, the abs actuator pump continued to run and made a constant buzzing/whirring noise. this suggests that the actuator is cycling excessively to maintain brake pressure. i am concerned this could eventually lead to loss of abs function or reduced brake assist, increasing the risk of …”
2025-06-26 · Tires“all 4 tires showed the belts/cords in several places. tire size: 235/45r18 . we took our car to our lexus dealer for the 30,000 mile inspection and service. this car had the original manufacturer installed tires, with the tread wear showed that all 4 tires had more mileage remaining. the lexus mechanic took photos of all is work, which include…”
2024-12-20 · Wheels“i had my vehicle serviced at westside lexus on march 20, 2024. my vehicle, a 2022 lexus 300h f sport, was brought in for 20,000-mile service, and not only has the issue not been resolved, but it has also led to a dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious and potentially fatal harm. to elaborate, after the service, i noticed that the c…”
2024-08-21 · Seat Belts · 50 mi“the contact owns a 2022 lexus es300 hybrid. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle the driver's side seat belt would not extend out and the driver was unable to access and latch the seat belt. the contact indicated that the failure was intermittent and during the failure, audible alarms were activated and warning messages were displaye…”
2024-04-02 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 13,615 mi“the contact owns a 2022 lexus es350. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the tpms warning light illuminated. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to add air to the tire with the required 35 psi, the tpms warning light was turned off independently. the contact stated that the tpms warning light illuminated agai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.