AI Damage2020 Lexus ES350: common problems
The maker issued 87 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 87
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
- TSB
Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions…
- DL
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020…
- TSB
Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2)…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE December 08, 2022
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0057-22
- TSB
Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is…
- TT
Confirm there is an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle, some customers describe the noise as a roaring type noise. Confirm the vehicle meets the following criteria: ?Mileage is under 5,000 miles ?No…
- TSB
This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
- TSB
Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on…
- TT
To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
- TSB
Some 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles and 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles may exhibit a whistle or wind noise from the rear left quarter window. An updated repair process has been created to…
- TSB
Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250, and 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. For customers who find these characteristics…
NHTSA lists 87 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus ES350?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 87 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Lexus ES350?
NHTSA lists 87 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Lexus ES350 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.