2022 Lexus ES 300H
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Lexus ES 300H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 125 on record.
2022 Lexus ES 300H at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 Lexus ES 300H recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2022 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.
2022 Lexus ES 300H common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2022 Lexus ES 300H safety ratings
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 2022 Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2022 Lexus ES 300H MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2022 Lexus ES 300H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 87
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 87.
OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26
Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery r…
Bulletin L-SB-0026-26 · Engine · Sep 2026Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).
Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).
Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).
Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL 26LF01 Certain 2019 – 2025 Model Year ES 300h Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion
Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
Bulletin L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 · Electrical System · Feb 2026Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Bulletin L-SB-0004-26 · Electrical System · Jan 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ES 300H FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.
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