There have been 5 safety recalls for the Lexus ES300. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lexus ES300.
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Lexus ES300, 1995 Lexus ES300, 1996 Lexus ES300, 1997 Lexus ES300, 1998 Lexus ES300, 1995 Toyota Camry, 1996 Toyota Camry, 1997 Toyota Camry, 1998 Toyota Camry |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Lexus ES300, 1997 Toyota Avalon, 1997 Toyota Camry |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs and the primary latch is not properly engaged, the hood could open suddenly without warning, blocking the vision of the driver, which could cause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Lexus ES300 |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: The secondary hood latch mechanism has a narrow clearance between internal parts which, over time, accumulate dust or other foreign matter and cause the latch to not engage properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Lexus ES300, 2002 Toyota Camry |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake tube is deformed significantly, it could contact the inner fender panel, and eventually cause damage to the tube due to vibration during driving. Brake tube damage could also lead to brake fluid leakage after extended use of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Lexus ES300 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front brake tube may have been deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil spring spacer that was installed to prevent damage to the vehicle during transportation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 11, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,697 |
| Dec. 11, 2001 | Air Bags:frontal | 19,587 |
| Nov. 1, 1999 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 540,037 |
| Sep. 17, 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist | 18,746 |
| Feb. 23, 1994 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 16,036 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus ES300 | 2 |
| 1998 Lexus ES300 | 1 |
| 1997 Lexus ES300 | 2 |
| 1996 Lexus ES300 | 1 |
| 1995 Lexus ES300 | 1 |
| 1994 Lexus ES300 | 1 |
| 1992 Lexus ES300 | 1 |