Lexus · ES · 2022
2022 Lexus ES
0
Recalls
13
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Lexus ES has no recalls and 13 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: seat belts (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Lexus ES page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is seat belts with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Lexus ES currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 13 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are seat belts (1), wheels (1), tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Lexus ES
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 13
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
13 totalENGINE
Dec 9, 2025
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 ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 19, 2025
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...
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TIRES
Jun 19, 2025
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 re...
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LANE DEPARTURE
Dec 30, 2024
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 fo...
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WHEELS
May 28, 2024
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 potenti...
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TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Oct 4, 2023
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 independ...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Sep 10, 2023
I purchased my car approximately four months ago, and the lights on my dash began blinking there was a warning to clean parking sensors. I went to the dealership to see what this meant. They stated I have a missing sensor and immediately stated it was not covered under warranty. ...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHFeb 16, 2023
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 acce...
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SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 3, 2023
Front door panels makes a vivrating noise when driving at low speed Dealer didnt help
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 9, 2022
The left headlight projects three dark shadows on the road surface along the left edge and middle of the road in front of the vehicle Someone walking or standing on the side might not be visible and when the vehicle is turning to the right the shadows flow along the very edge o...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2022 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus ES have?
The 2022 Lexus ES has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Lexus ES?
NHTSA has received 13 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Lexus ES.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Lexus ES?
The 2022 Lexus ES received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus ES?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Lexus ES are seat belts (1 reports), wheels (1 reports), tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Lexus ES have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Lexus ES. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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