Model year guide

2024 Lexus ES 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Lexus ES 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2024 Lexus ES 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined44 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Lexus ES 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Lexus ES 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 28 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Lexus ES 300 MPG & running costs

Combined44 mpg
City43 mpg
Highway44 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,500
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Lexus ES 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,500
Fuel only$7,500
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 64

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 64.

OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26

Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026

This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery r…

Bulletin L-SB-0026-26 · Engine · Sep 2026

Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).

Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026

Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).

Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026

Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp).

Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL 26LF01 Certain 2019 – 2025 Model Year ES 300h Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion

Bulletin 26LF01 · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026

Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…

Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025

A new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, LS 500h, and UX 250h; 2023 model year LS 500; 2024 model year GX 550, LC 500, LC 500c, and LC 500h vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia earlier than version 217…

Bulletin L-SB-0039-25 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ES 300H FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Lexus ES 300

The Lexus ES is a luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The battery electric version was later introduced in 2025. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, an…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Lexus ES 300 vehicles on record

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2024 Lexus ES 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Lexus ES 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2024 Lexus ES 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lexus ES 300 get?

The 2024 Lexus ES 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 44 mpg combined (43 city / 44 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.