Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2025 Lexus ES

Two problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2025 Lexus ES. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2025 Lexus ES based on all problems reported for the 2025 ES.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2026

The pre-collision system (pcs) activated twice in the last couple of weeks with absolutely no reason. Both times it activated with transmission in reverse and vehicle in process of backing up. But there was no vehicle or person within the vicinity. The sudden braking startled the driver and passengers giving concern about the viability of the vehicle operating in a safe manner for the rest of the trip. The problem has not been seen or inspected by the dealer or service personnel.

2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2025

Describe:     •    rear camera froze     •    parking assist warning did not activate     •    auto-brake did not engage     •    accident occurred before recall update I backed into my neighbors car which was parked opposite my driveway. Searched and found Lexus safety recall notice 25la06.




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