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Lexus ES 350: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (99/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2015 99 · 2016 98 · 2014 98 · 2019 93

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

202464/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

201993/100
Buy

33 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

201793/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

201698/100
Buy

21 complaints · 1 recalls

201599/100
Buybest year

16 complaints · 1 recalls

201498/100
Buy

28 complaints · 1 recalls

201393/100
Buy

50 complaints · 1 recalls

201264/100
Caution

116 complaints · 3 recalls

201164/100
Caution

197 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2015?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Lexus ES 350’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 350 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lexus ES 350 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.