2026 Lexus ES
The 2026 Lexus ES is sold in the U.S. as an electric and hybrid midsize sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ES 350e (19 inch Wheels), is EPA-rated at 307 miles with 127 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). Owners have filed 1 complaint. Manufacturer pricing runs from $48,795 to $60,195 across 8 trims.
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| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | MPG comb | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 350e Premium | Electric | FWD | $48,795 | 221 hp | 198 lb-ft | — | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 350e Luxury | Electric | FWD | $57,195 | 221 hp | 198 lb-ft | — | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 500e Premium | Electric | AWD | $51,795 | 338 hp | — | — | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 500e Luxury | Electric | AWD | $60,195 | 338 hp | — | — | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 350h Premium | Hybrid | FWD | $51,095 | 244 hp | 173 lb-ft | 46 mpg | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 350h Premium AWD | Hybrid | AWD | $52,495 | 244 hp | 173 lb-ft | 44 mpg | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 350h Premium+ | Hybrid | FWD | $55,895 | 244 hp | 173 lb-ft | 46 mpg | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
| ES 350h Premium+ AWD | Hybrid | AWD | $57,295 | 244 hp | 173 lb-ft | 44 mpg | 5 | 13.3 cu-ft | 19 in |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | FWD | 167 kW AC Synchronous | 135 | 118 | 127 MPGe | 307 mi | 27 | 8 h | $600 |
| ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | FWD | 167 kW AC Synchronous | 129 | 112 | 121 MPGe | 292 mi | 27.5 | 8 h | $600 |
| ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 88 and 167 kW AC Synchronous | 119 | 108 | 114 MPGe | 276 mi | 30 | 8 h | $700 |
| ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 88 and 167 kW AC Synchronous | 118 | 105 | 112 MPGe | 272 mi | 30 | 8 h | $700 |
| ES 350h | Hybrid | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 48 | 44 | 46 | — | — | — | $1,800 |
| ES 350h AWD | Hybrid | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 47 | 42 | 44 | — | — | — | $1,850 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50450, 50451, 50452, 50453, 50445, 50446.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 ES very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Lexus ES. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Lexus ES, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2026 Lexus ES
Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.
Find parts for this ES →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
Filed per year: 2026: 1
Most-cited components
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Unknown Or Other.
- L-SB-0009-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-06-19 · Unknown Or Other
- OBSOLETE NOTICE Month ##, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0018-26
- L-SB-0018-26 Service bulletin2026-06-18 · Unknown Or Other
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
- L-SB-0017-26 Service bulletin2026-06-18 · Unknown Or Other
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
- L-SB-0019-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-06-18 · Unknown Or Other
- OBSOLETE NOTICE June 18, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-26.
- L-SB-0011-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-06-15 · Unknown Or Other
- OBSOLETE NOTICE June 15, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0016-26.
- L-SB-0016-26 Service bulletin2026-06-12 · Unknown Or Other
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. Anyproblems that are found should be corrected immediately.
- L-SB-0006-26 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-06-11 · Unknown Or Other
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: • Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). • Interior cleanliness. • Proper function of mechanical
- L-SB-0014-26 Service bulletin2026-06-04 · Unknown Or Other
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: • Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). • Interior cleanliness. • Proper function of mechanical
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
Compare the 2026 ES with
Any vehicle, your weights →| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Camry · Midsize Sedan · grade C | ES +8.5 | |
| 2026 Honda Civic · Midsize Sedan · grade A | ES +5.9 | |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra · Midsize Sedan · grade D | ES +7 | |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra · Midsize Sedan · grade A | ES +10.5 | |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 · Midsize Sedan · grade A | ES +3.5 |
ES by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2026 ES
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much does the 2026 Lexus ES cost?
Manufacturer pricing runs from $48,795 for the ES 350e Premium FWD to $60,195 for the ES 500e Luxury AWD, across 8 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.
Does the 2026 Lexus ES have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Lexus ES. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them, and a clean sheet on a recent model year often just means the vehicle is new.
How safe is the 2026 Lexus ES?
NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2026 Lexus ES yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it A (100/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Lexus ES?
Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Lexus ES, the best EPA combined figure is 46 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions) and the longest EPA range is 307 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2026 Lexus ES?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Lexus ES, most often about unspecified. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Lexus ES?
The manufacturer has filed 33 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Lexus ES, most often covering unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-06-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
Which 2026 Lexus ES trim is the best value?
$11,400 separates the cheapest of the 8 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.
Is the 2026 Lexus ES better than the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The Lexus ES wins clearly, 86 to 77.5, on fuel & range, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on price and space & cargo. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Lexus ES against the 2026 Toyota Camry — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 6 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | none | EPA emission certificates | The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page. |
| Recalls | none | NHTSA recall campaigns | No campaign has been filed. Because the register is complete, an empty row here means there is nothing to find — not that we are missing it. |
| Owner complaints | 1 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | none | NHTSA NCAP | NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe. |
| Service bulletins | 33 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 8 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.