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31 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1992–1996), typically at around 107,000 miles. Most often named: instrument cluster/panel (23%). Reported consequences: 5 fires.
29 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1992–1996), typically at around 142,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (66%). Reported consequences: 17 crashes, 1 fire, 23 injuries, 3 deaths.
28 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 1992–1996), typically at around 111,000 miles. Most often named: engine:gasoline (32%), engine (25%). Reported consequences: 2 fires.
16 owners in the United States reported problems with the seat belts of this car to NHTSA (model years 1992–1996), typically at around 110,000 miles. Most often named: front:buckle assembly (69%), front:anchorage (19%). Reported consequences: 6 crashes, 6 injuries, 1 death.
16 owners in the United States reported problems with the accelerator and cruise control of this car to NHTSA (model years 1992–1996), typically at around 103,000 miles. Reported consequences: 4 crashes, 1 injury.
Due to a software issue, the parking assist control unit that works with the Surround View Monitor (PVM) to display the rearview camera image may freeze briefly during backup if reverse is selected shortly after the vehicle is started. In addition, the rearview camera may not appear the next time the vehicle is started if the vehicle is turned on and off again within a short period of time. This may increase the risk of an accident with a person or other vehicle during a support event.
Het beeld van de achteruitrijcamera kan bevriezen door een softwarefout.
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Some 2025 model year ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be displayed on the instrument cluster or cause the A/C not to function normally. Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 48 months or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak
Some 2021 model year ES 250 and 2019 2021 model year ES 300h and UX 200 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an Engine Maintenance Required message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display (MID). Additionally, the vehicle will exhibit DTC(s) P268111 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Ground) and/or P268115 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Battery or Open).
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Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).