1991 Lexus Es250 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 Lexus Es250. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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.
“While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated on its own. Consumer applied the brakes and vehicle continued to speed. Shifted the vehicle in neutral in order to stop. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that cruise control actuator needed to be…”
“Power windows and locks do not work. *ak”
“Power windows and locks do not work. *ak”
“While driving 65 mph, the consumer noticed smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The driver was able to pull over and get out. The vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. *jb the dealership refused to diagnose the cause unless the consumer paid for it. The dealer…”
“On a very sunny day the power windows and door controls stop working. When I drive the car for 8 to 10 miles and stop the car and try opening the door and then try the power window it starts to work. It feels that as if the heat builds up in the car on a hot day and controls stop working but when…”
“On a very sunny day the power windows and door controls stop working. When I drive the car for 8 to 10 miles and stop the car and try opening the door and then try the power window it starts to work. It feels that as if the heat builds up in the car on a hot day and controls stop working but when…”
“Automatic locking system failed to release rear left side door. Would try manually & it still failed to release. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic that e entire locking system would need to be replaced. *ak”
“Intermittent stalling.”
Defect investigations
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Lexus Es250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.