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US recalls (1)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus ES. Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 2 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Lexus ES.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Lexus ES 350 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Lexus ES version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ES 250 AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| ES 300h 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| ES 350 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| ES 350 F Sport 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.