NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Lexus ES 300h Safety Ratings
The 2024 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 2024 Lexus ES 300h achieved a five-star overall rating from NHTSA. This strong performance in federal crash testing, combined with an absence of recalls and zero owner complaints on file, underpins its NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, positioning it in the Exceptional band. The vehicle's safety profile for this model year is notably robust.
The 2024 Lexus ES 300h received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall 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 300h ranks 41 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 | 41 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Lexus ES 300h?
A perfect defect record and avoidance technology score distinguish the 2024 Lexus ES 300h. This model year registered no recall campaigns and no owner complaints with federal regulators, contributing to its 20/20 defect record component. Standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control secure a 10/10 in avoidance technology. The vehicle's overall Safety Index stands at 91/100, matching the 2023 model and indicating sustained performance in the Exceptional band. Crash protection contributes 61/70 to this score, anchored by its overall NHTSA rating. The 2024 Lexus ES 300h demonstrates consistent safety performance without introducing new liabilities.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Lexus ES 300h perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Lexus ES 300h achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection was particularly strong, earning a full five stars. Both frontal impact and rollover protection received four stars; the rollover risk was assessed at 11 percent with a "No Tip" dynamic result. No star rating category was left unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19400
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Lexus ES 300h have any recalls?
The 2024 Lexus ES 300h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. This is a notably clean defect record for a vehicle of any segment.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Lexus ES 300h?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed for the 2024 Lexus ES 300h. No components, crash allegations, fire allegations, injuries, or deaths have been reported. There are no unverified consumer allegations of any kind on record for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Lexus ES 300h?
While there are currently no recalls on file for the 2024 Lexus ES 300h, shoppers in the used market are advised to verify the VIN against the NHTSA recall database. Recall campaigns can be initiated at any point, and ensuring all necessary remedies have been performed by an authorized dealer is a critical step prior to purchase.
- The 2024 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect 20/20 defect record score within the Safety Index calculation.
- NHTSA's five-star overall rating is supported by a five-star side result, while frontal and rollover each land at four stars with a measured rollover risk of 11 percent and a No Tip dynamic result.
- The 2024 Safety Index of 91/100 matches the 2023 figure exactly, meaning this model year neither improved nor declined in the Exceptional band year over year.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by MotorCaliber, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, contributing to a maximum avoidance tech score of 10/10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Lexus ES 300h places
The 2024 Lexus ES 300h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Lexus ES 300h safety questions
Was the 2024 Lexus ES 300h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 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 2024 Lexus ES 300h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Lexus ES 300h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Lexus ES 300h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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 (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 19400), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus ES 300h 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 41 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.