2010 Lexus ES: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 41 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (56% of complaints).
Data updated weekly
0
recalls
41
owner complaints
0
fire reports
70,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (56%)
Common problems
Computed from 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)56% · 20 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)17% · 6 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6% · 2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 2 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)3% · 1 complaint
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)3% · 1 complaint
“No lamps on at all. Car was in a major accident and no airbags went off. Was hit almost head on by a ram pickup at approximately 45 miles an hour and then the truck went down the drivers side of the car Car was stopped at a red light at the time of the incident”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2023
“on the front dashboard there is a lot of oil deposit which is from the dashboard material which is reflective and sticky, this oil deposit reflects on the windshield and is making visibility hard when driving in sunlight... i have reached out to the Lexus corporate and they have indicated that the recall is over (even though i never got the recall notice. This is happening to other drivers with the same model as well.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that he had noticed a sticky texture on the dashboard directly in the driver's view. The contact stated that while driving, the sticky texture reflected onto the windshield impairing his vision. The vehicle was taken to a local collision center. The mechanic confirmed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2023
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“The dashboard melted and shines. Having problems seeing during driving against sunlight, also the stickiness of the dashboard makes dirt stuck on the surface of the dashboard. The main issue is safety while driving because of sunlight reflection.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was moving upward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that a steering wheel bracket had sheared off. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 79,263.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2022
“My brakes do not work as they should I have to pump them to stop, I have had them replaced and bled they will work for a day or two and then start to fail again, my pedal goes all the way to the ground and still doesn't stop the vehicle”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2021
“I am having a problem with my side view mirrors. They keep poppingloose, swinging freely on it's base.one time the mirror popped loose while I was driving. Could not see traffic in the right lane. Could cause an accident.”Owner report · Structure · May 2021
“I began to notice after long drives, a smell similar to a car overheating. One night, while warming the car up, the alternator light came on (the battery symbol). I figured it was probably my battery and decided to call an uber. In the short time that I waited for my ride, the car began to smoke. The next morning I took the car to my mechanic and he discovered that engine oil was leaking from the valve cover gaskets down into the alternator causing an electrical short circut.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2021
“I have the full panoramic glass roof. The seal around the whole roof has rotted away. There is nothing wrong with the glass, but I believe the missing molding makes the glass less secure. Without the molding, rainwater is seeping into who knows what electrical components within the vehicle. Lexus will not replace the molding or the glass at their expense. This is a dangerous manufacture defect that should be repaired by Lexus.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2020
“Takata recall - took vehicle in for takata recall with no issues with vehicle. Picked it up after "repair" only to find airbag light on. Made appointment to bring vehicle back in and now being told that there is a passenger occupancy sensor that has gone bad. They claim this issue does not have anything to do with the recall!! After researching online, I find complaint after complaint concerning this very issue. This sensor should be included in a recall as there is obviously a defect with the sensor with so many complaints about it. And it is a high dollar fix.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
Drive type4x2
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 2010 Lexus ES reliable?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Lexus ES. The most complained-about area is air bags (56% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus ES problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 70,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.