Lexus ES
The Lexus ES is a sedan that has been in production since 1989. It features a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 131 kW with CO₂ emissions of 119 g/km and a kerb weight of 1,755 kg. In Norway, the model saw modest registrations between 2019 and 2022, with a total of 174 vehicles registered during this period, peaking at 71 registrations in 2021 before declining to 33 in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1989 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 131 kW (176 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 120 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,740 kg |
| Displacement | 2,500 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 12.4 l/100 km |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 26 European countries that registered the Lexus ES in 2025 (3,348 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Lexus ES registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lexus ES cars registered for the first time across 26 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Poland | 867 |
| France | 483 |
| Spain | 443 |
| Sweden | 369 |
| United Kingdom | 308 |
| Slovakia | 208 |
| Germany | 159 |
| Czechia | 105 |
| Hungary | 91 |
| Netherlands | 51 |
| Lithuania | 45 |
| Finland | 44 |
| Latvia | 27 |
| Romania | 26 |
| Austria | 24 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 52 complaints for the Lexus ES, most often about air bags, unknown or other, service brakes, engine. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 95% of Lexus ESs pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,205 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Lexus ES. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · reported 20/12/2023
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · reported 20/12/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Lexus ES have?
- The Lexus ES produces 131 kW (176 hp).
- How much does the Lexus ES weigh?
- The Lexus ES has a kerb weight of about 1,740 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Lexus ES?
- The Lexus ES emits 120 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).