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Lexus ES 300h: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2014 96 · 2013 90 · 2019 89

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201989/100
Buy

29 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

201764/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 1 recalls

201496/100
Buybest year

14 complaints · 1 recalls

201390/100
Buy

40 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2014?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Lexus ES 300h’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Lexus ES 300h head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lexus ES 300h as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.