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Lexus ES VII faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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2 known faults

ES 300h Luxe

  1. Faulty brake booster pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Some brake booster pumps fitted to the 2019 ES 300h were badly manufactured, which could cause the brake assistance to stop while driving (warning lights and alerts, longer braking distances). The recall documented in the sources concerns Australia (103 vehicles after an extension) and the United States; the unit is replaced free of charge if necessary. None of the sources consulted confirms a European recall: ask for a check using the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Coolant leak from porosity in the 2.5-litre engine block (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Porosity in the castings of the 2.5-litre engine can cause cracks and an internal or external coolant leak. US recall 20V064 concerns the 2020 ES 300h (built from September to December 2019), with fewer than 0.5% of vehicles actually affected according to the NHTSA; the engine is inspected and replaced if necessary. No European recall has been found.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

ES 300h F Sport

  1. Faulty brake booster pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Some brake booster pumps fitted to the 2019 ES 300h were badly manufactured, which could cause the brake assistance to stop while driving (warning lights and alerts, longer braking distances). The recall documented in the sources concerns Australia (103 vehicles after an extension) and the United States; the unit is replaced free of charge if necessary. None of the sources consulted confirms a European recall: ask for a check using the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Coolant leak from porosity in the 2.5-litre engine block (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Porosity in the castings of the 2.5-litre engine can cause cracks and an internal or external coolant leak. US recall 20V064 concerns the 2020 ES 300h (built from September to December 2019), with fewer than 0.5% of vehicles actually affected according to the NHTSA; the engine is inspected and replaced if necessary. No European recall has been found.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

ES 300h Executive

  1. Faulty brake booster pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Some brake booster pumps fitted to the 2019 ES 300h were badly manufactured, which could cause the brake assistance to stop while driving (warning lights and alerts, longer braking distances). The recall documented in the sources concerns Australia (103 vehicles after an extension) and the United States; the unit is replaced free of charge if necessary. None of the sources consulted confirms a European recall: ask for a check using the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Coolant leak from porosity in the 2.5-litre engine block (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Porosity in the castings of the 2.5-litre engine can cause cracks and an internal or external coolant leak. US recall 20V064 concerns the 2020 ES 300h (built from September to December 2019), with fewer than 0.5% of vehicles actually affected according to the NHTSA; the engine is inspected and replaced if necessary. No European recall has been found.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    ES 300h Luxe, ES 300h F Sport, ES 300h Executive
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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