NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Lexus ES 250 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD enters the market with a notable safety record: zero recalls and no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. This clean slate, combined with its strong performance in federal crash testing, underpins its NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, placing it in the Exceptional band.
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Lexus ES 250 ranks 40 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 40 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Lexus ES 250?
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD distinguishes itself from its predecessor in a meaningful, if narrow, way: the NHTSA Safety Index climbed one point to 91/100 from the 2023 model's 90/100, both within the Exceptional band. That single-point gain is entirely attributable to the defect record component, which holds a perfect 20/20 score reflecting zero recall campaigns and zero complaints for this model year. The crash protection component contributed 61 out of a possible 70 points, consistent with NHTSA's five-star overall rating. The four-star frontal result and four-star rollover result are the only figures keeping crash protection from a higher sub-score, while the five-star side rating demonstrates genuine structural strength. Avoidance technology earns a full 10/10, supported by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all being standard equipment. What makes this specific model year notable is the combination of a clean defect slate and top-tier avoidance tech alongside a five-star overall rating, a profile that is not guaranteed to carry forward in future model years.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Lexus ES 250 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD achieves NHTSA's strongest overall rating, earning five out of five stars. This strong performance is underpinned by a perfect five-star score in the side protection category. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each garnered four stars. The rollover risk, as measured by NHTSA, stands at 11 percent, with the dynamic tip test concluding with a "No Tip" outcome.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19398
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Lexus ES 250 have any recalls?
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Lexus ES 250?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2024 Lexus ES 250 AWD. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. There are no top complaint components to report. Any future submissions would represent unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Lexus ES 250?
A VIN lookup at NHTSA's recall database is advisable for shoppers considering this two-year-old vehicle. While no active campaigns are noted today, recalls can be issued retroactively. Buyers should confirm that any future remedy has been completed by a Lexus dealer before finalizing a purchase.
- The 2024 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record that earned a perfect 20/20 in the Safety Index defect component.
- NHTSA's overall five-star rating for this model year is anchored by a five-star side protection score, while frontal and rollover each came in at four stars with an 11 percent rollover risk.
- The Safety Index rose one point to 91/100 compared to the 2023 ES 250, a gain driven by the absence of any recall or complaint activity rather than a change in crash-test performance.
- Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard on this model year, contributing a full 10/10 avoidance technology sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Lexus ES 250 places
The 2024 Lexus ES 250 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Lexus ES 250 safety questions
Was the 2024 Lexus ES 250 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Lexus ES 250, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Lexus ES 250 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Lexus ES 250 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Lexus ES 250 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Lexus ES 250 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Lexus ES 250?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Lexus ES 250. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other ES 250 years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19398), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus ES 250 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 40 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.