2010 Lexus ES recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2010 Lexus ES and 41 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (20 reports), followed by structure (6). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2010 Lexus ES problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Structure | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Jul 29, 2026 · CA
on the front dashboard there is a lot of oil deposit which is from the dashboard material which is reflective and sticky, this oil deposit reflects on the windshield and is making visibility hard when driving in sunlight... i have reached out to the Lexus corporate and they have indicated that the recall is over (even though i never got the recall notice. This is happening to…
Wheels · Aug 29, 2025 · FL
Good afternoon, The first thing that I need to say (which will become obvious when seeing the attachments) is that I made an âextremely foolish,â decision on March 13, 2025 when I decided to purchase this Lexus 2010 vehicle from Audi Orange Park. I was without a car and had a work trip coming up and along with other distractions I most definitely was not paying attention…
Unknown or Other · Aug 29, 2025 · FL
Good afternoon, The first thing that I need to say (which will become obvious when seeing the attachments) is that I made an âextremely foolish,â decision on March 13, 2025 when I decided to purchase this Lexus 2010 vehicle from Audi Orange Park. I was without a car and had a work trip coming up and along with other distractions I most definitely was not paying attention…
Unknown or Other · Aug 21, 2025 · NY
I have the full panoramic glass roof. The seal around the whole roof has rotted away. There is nothing wrong with the glass, but I believe the missing molding makes the glass less secure. Without the molding, rainwater is seeping into who knows what electrical components within the vehicle. Lexus will not replace the molding or the glass at their expense. This is a dangerous…
Structure · Aug 16, 2025 · PA
Dear NHTSA Vehicle Safety Team, I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2010 Lexus ES350 (VIN: [XXX] ) concerning a dashboard melting issue. Several years ago, Lexus issued a recall for melting dashboards, including my vehicle. At that time, I did not request a replacement. However, after the recall period ended, my dashboard began to melt. The material becomes sticky,…
Power Train · May 15, 2025 · MD
Purchased this car on [XXX] from Alpina Motors on Eastern Blvd in Maryland. In February took the car to Ron's Auto Repair, and he said that the brakes were metal on metal, so he replaced the Brakes and Rotors for $510. On [XXX] while driving on the Garden State Parkway with my [XXX] son the axle broke. Scaring me and my son because of losing control and not knowing what to do.…
Visibility/Wiper · Jun 25, 2024 · CA
I have been driving with a shiny sticky dashboard that reflects light directly into my eyes when I'm driving creating a dangerous driving condition. I was just made aware that there was a Lexus Customer Support Program ZLZ to replace this defective dashboard but I never received a recall notice. I have asked Lexus corporate and the dealership to help me resolve this dangerous…
Unknown or Other · Jun 25, 2024 · CA
I have been driving with a shiny sticky dashboard that reflects light directly into my eyes when I'm driving creating a dangerous driving condition. I was just made aware that there was a Lexus Customer Support Program ZLZ to replace this defective dashboard but I never received a recall notice. I have asked Lexus corporate and the dealership to help me resolve this dangerous…
Air Bags · Dec 23, 2023 · NY · crash
No lamps on at all. Car was in a major accident and no airbags went off. Was hit almost head on by a ram pickup at approximately 45 miles an hour and then the truck went down the drivers side of the car Car was stopped at a red light at the time of the incident
Structure · Sep 18, 2023 · 50,000 miles · NY
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that he had noticed a sticky texture on the dashboard directly in the driver's view. The contact stated that while driving, the sticky texture reflected onto the windshield impairing his vision. The vehicle was taken to a local collision center. The mechanic confirmed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was not…
Visibility/Wiper · Mar 30, 2023 · MD
The dashboard melted and shines. Having problems seeing during driving against sunlight, also the stickiness of the dashboard makes dirt stuck on the surface of the dashboard. The main issue is safety while driving because of sunlight reflection.
Structure · Mar 30, 2023 · MD
The dashboard melted and shines. Having problems seeing during driving against sunlight, also the stickiness of the dashboard makes dirt stuck on the surface of the dashboard. The main issue is safety while driving because of sunlight reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Lexus ES have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2010 Lexus ES in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus ES?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (20), structure (6), unknown or other (6).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2010 Lexus ES?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.