2022 Lexus Es Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Lane Departure: Assist (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2023-12-20 · campaign 23V865000 · 999,901 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Service bulletins (87)
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
2023-02-22 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 33,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2022 lexus es300h. the contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the contact continued driving at an undisclosed speed when another vehicle in front of him came to a sudden stop. the contact stated that his foot slipped from the accelerator pedal and his vehicle rear-ended the other vehicle. the contac…”
2023-01-07 · Unknown Or Other“front door panels makes a vivrating noise when driving at low speed dealer didnt help …”
2022-02-26 · Lane Departure: Assist“i am writing about my 2022 lexus es300h. this pertains to the auto radar cruise control system and also the lane keeping assistance function. first, about the auto cruise. on several occasions i have found that while approaching stopped vehicles at a stop light and i am about 300 yards away, driving 35 to 40 mph, the car maintains speed and approac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.