UK Reliability Directory

Lexus ES

Production Years: 2018 - 20252 Documented Faults

The ES replaced the GS in the UK as the brand's mid-size executive saloon. It is exceptionally comfortable and efficient, but inherits some common modern Lexus electronic quirks.

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Common Faults & Reliability

These are the most common documented problems for the Lexus ES, sorted by their typical impact and frequency.

12V Auxiliary Battery Drain

medium severity

The 12V battery can drain quickly if the car is not driven for more than a few days, leading to a "dead" car that requires a jump start.

Est. repair cost:£150–£250

Brake Actuator "Squawk"

low severity

Some owners report a barking or squawking noise when the brake pedal is released, caused by the electronic brake actuator calibration.

Est. repair cost:Software Update / £1,500 if failing

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