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2003 Lexus ES Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Lexus ES has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Lexus ES. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Lexus ES owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus ES, describing incidents dated June 16, 2005 to March 27, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Service Brakes 4 complaints
  • Air Bags 3 complaints
  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints

Of the 23 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 23 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11727521 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 136,406. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 235,000.

  • ODI #11520317 · Filed

    UNKNOWN

  • ODI #11256982 · Filed

    I WAS COMING UP MY STREET LIKE I DO EVERY DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED ACCELERATING AND I WAS STUCK STARING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I HIT A TREE AND GOT SEVERELY INJURED THE CAR IS TOTALED

Read all 23 complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus ES as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

Other Lexus ES model years

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus ES at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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