2019 Lexus ES fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Lexus ES — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle hesitates when gas pedal pressed; creating hazard to cross intersections, merging into traffic. In order to have car respond, hard press on gas pedal required, which creates another dangerous situation of unexpected leap! While no recalls are shown, 2 reports [XXX] are shown on NHTSA recall…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“While at a stop sign or light, I have experienced on at least five separate occasions where I press the accelerator and the vehicle does not move. I took it in to the Lexus dealer last year and have set up another appointment again next Monday September 27. There response is that they will put it…”
filed Sep 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other ES years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 ES | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 ES | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 ES | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 ES | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 ES | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Lexus ES
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.