NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Lexus ES 300h Safety Ratings
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h 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 2023 Lexus ES 300h presents a strong safety profile. This model year has no recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. It received a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating. The ES 300h earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, placing it in the Exceptional band.
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h received an overall five-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h ranks 38 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 | 38 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h holds its Safety Index at 91/100 in the Exceptional band, matching the 2022 model year exactly and confirming that the vehicle did not slip in any of the three scoring pillars from one year to the next. What distinguishes 2023 specifically is the combination of a perfect defect-record sub-score of 20/20 and a perfect avoidance-tech sub-score of 10/10, both reflecting zero recalls and standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the model year. Crash protection contributes 61 of a possible 70 points, grounded in the five-star overall NHTSA rating. The four-star frontal score is the one area where the 2023 model does not reach the ceiling, and the four-star rollover score accompanies an eleven-percent rollover risk figure and a No Tip result in dynamic testing. No owner complaints have reached NHTSA for this model year, which means the defect-record pillar carries no negative weight at all. Taken together, the 2023 data portrait is unusually clean: a year with no recalls filed, no complaints on record, and top-tier crash hardware results.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Lexus ES 300h perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h achieved an overall five-star rating from NHTSA. Side impact protection earned the highest mark at five stars. Both frontal and rollover protection were rated four stars; rollover risk stood at eleven percent with a "No Tip" dynamic test result. Every NHTSA category was rated for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18554
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Lexus ES 300h have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Lexus ES 300h. There are zero recall campaigns to report, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at NHTSA.gov, as campaigns can be added after initial publication.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Lexus ES 300h?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Lexus ES 300h. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in reports submitted to NHTSA for this model year. There are no top complaint components to identify, and no unverified allegations currently on file.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Lexus ES 300h?
For shoppers considering this three-year-old vehicle, run the VIN through NHTSA.gov to confirm no recall campaigns have been added since original filing. Zero recalls are on file now, but verify that status holds and that any future remedy has been completed before purchase.
- The 2023 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect defect-record sub-score of 20/20 in the NHTSA Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded the 2023 ES 300h five stars overall and five stars in side-crash protection, with frontal and rollover each scoring four stars and an eleven-percent rollover risk figure.
- The 2023 Safety Index of 91/100 is unchanged from the 2022 model year, indicating no regression across crash protection, avoidance technology, or defect record between the two years.
- Zero owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this specific model year, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been submitted for the 2023 ES 300h.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Lexus ES 300h places
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Lexus ES 300h safety questions
Was the 2023 Lexus ES 300h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Lexus ES 300h, 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 2023 Lexus ES 300h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Lexus ES 300h 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 2023 Lexus ES 300h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Lexus ES 300h 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 2023 Lexus ES 300h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Lexus ES 300h. 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 300h years
Rivals in Sedan (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18554), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus ES 300h 2023.
- 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 38 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- 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.