Model year guide

2020 Lexus ES 300H

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Lexus ES 300H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 66 on record.

2020 Lexus ES 300H — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Lexus ES 300H at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined44 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Lexus ES 300H recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Lexus ES 300H.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Lexus ES 300H common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2020 Lexus ES 300H safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2020 Lexus ES 300H MPG & running costs

Combined44 mpg
City43 mpg
Highway44 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,500
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Lexus ES 300H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,500
Fuel only$7,500
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Lexus ES 300H. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator ligh…

Transport Canada #2023684 · Dec 2023

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus ES 300H

The Lexus ES is a luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The battery electric version was later introduced in 2025. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, an…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2020 Lexus ES 300H trims & engines on record

Engines
2.5L · 158 kW

2020 Lexus ES 300H vehicles on record

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2020 Lexus ES 300H — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Lexus ES 300H have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2020 Lexus ES 300H. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus ES 300H?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What is the 2020 Lexus ES 300H safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2020 Lexus ES 300H an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Lexus ES 300H get?

The 2020 Lexus ES 300H has a U.S. EPA estimate of 44 mpg combined (43 city / 44 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.