Passenger Car • all-electric and 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations • 7th Generation (XZ10) • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2026 Lexus ES has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset.
EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric and 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 44 to 46 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 127 MPGe with an estimated range of 307 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Lexus ES belongs to the 7th generation (XZ10) ES platform spanning model years 2019–2026.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 119 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 276 mi | $700 / yr |
| ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 272 mi | $700 / yr |
| ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 135 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 127 MPGe | 307 mi | $600 / yr |
| ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 129 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 121 MPGe | 292 mi | $600 / yr |
| ES 350h Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 48 MPG | 44 MPG | 46 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| ES 350h AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 47 MPG | 42 MPG | 44 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 Lexus ES.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Lexus ES models.
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 Lexus ES problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Lexus ES.
View all 2026 Lexus ES recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Lexus ES
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Lexus ES.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Lexus ES.
A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2026 Lexus ES in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2026 Lexus ES range from 44 to 46 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.