2022 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability

14 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Lexus ES, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

14Complaints
1/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2022 sits among all ES years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Wheels & tires 4 complaints (29%)
Driver assistance 4 complaints (29%)
Brakes & stability 2 complaints (14%)
Electrical 1 complaints (7%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (7%)
Seat belts 1 complaints (7%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2022 Lexus ES.

Technical service bulletins

76 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2022 Lexus ES. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2022 ES TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2022peak 5 in 20222026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2022 Lexus ES reliable?

The 2022 Lexus ES drew 14 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 2022 Lexus ES problems?

The top reported problems for the 2022 Lexus ES are wheels & tires (4 complaints), driver assistance (4), and brakes & stability (2).

Does the 2022 Lexus ES have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.