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Owner report · 2026 model year

2026 Lexus ES

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

No identified problem area

The only complaint filed for this model-year falls under NHTSA's uncategorised heading.

Complaints filed fell from 5 in 2025 to 1 in 2026.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
1
Recall campaigns
0
EPA fuel cost per year
$600–$700
Combined MPG
112–127

Complaints by model year

  1. 92024
  2. 52025
  3. 12026
  4. 02027

Where owners report problems

  1. Other1 (100%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2026: 2 gas-powered configuration(s), excluded from the figures and bar above.
Category2024202520262027vs. 2026 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)1,400–2,5001,400–2,500600–700600–700
Combined MPG/MPGe25–4425–44112–127112–127
City / Highway MPG/MPGe22–43 / 31–4422–43 / 31–44118–135 / 105–118118–135 / 105–118
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)202–352200–35200Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed9510Not compared
Recalls issued2100Not compared
Crash-involved complaints2200Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0100Not compared
Injuries reported0000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared4444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus ES have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Lexus ES get?

EPA rates it 112–127 MPGe combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Lexus ES?

EPA estimates $600–$700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (AV-S6)42.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars48 mpg44 mpg46 mpg$1,700191 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (AV-S6)42.5LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars47 mpg42 mpg44 mpg$1,750200 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (A1)——Front-Wheel DriveElectricityMidsize Cars135 MPGe (high)118 MPGe (high)127 MPGe (high)$600 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (A1)——Front-Wheel DriveElectricityMidsize Cars129 MPGe112 MPGe121 MPGe$600 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (A1)——All-Wheel DriveElectricityMidsize Cars119 MPGe108 MPGe114 MPGe$700 (high)0 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (A1)——All-Wheel DriveElectricityMidsize Cars118 MPGe (low)105 MPGe (low)112 MPGe (low)$700 (high)0 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.