2000 Lexus ES Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Lexus ES. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Car surges during acceleration. Stall out and idle extremely high while driving under 60 mph”
“On september 15, 2018, at around 1:05 p.m I was driving my lexus es 300 down route 88 pennsylvania approximately 5 mins from my residence. When suddenly smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. I began to panic and pulled vehicle over and stopped turning ignition off and immediately fled the…”
“Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the a/c on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I…”
“Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the a/c on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I…”
“Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the a/c on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I…”
“I put my key in the ignition, the car started by itself sounded bad, I had not turned key. Removed key and car kept running. We had it parked in garage. Could not get car to turn off, heard something explode under hood, smoke started pouring out from under hood. Called fire department. Firemen…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus es. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated, fumes were coming in through the vents, and fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who had not performed a diagnostic test when the complaint was filed.…”
“I purchased a new lexus, es-300 in 2000 (platinum series). Had to have the front brakes and rotors replaced after 24,000 miles. Again at 60,000. Just the front not the rear. Only car I have ever owned that has done that. The tires(michelin) also were worn out at 24,000. I roated them every 6,000…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Lexus ES as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.