NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Lexus ES 300h Safety Ratings
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band. With a clean recall record, a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating, and full marks on avoidance technology, this sedan presents a solid safety profile for its segment.
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h received a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h ranks 56 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 | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 56 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h lands at 89/100 in the Strong band, a two-point retreat from the 2024 model's 91/100 Exceptional rating. That shift is modest but meaningful: the prior year held a higher tier, and buyers comparing the two should note the difference. The index breakdown tells a precise story - crash protection contributed 61 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology scored a perfect 10 out of 10, and the defect record added 18 of 20. The avoidance-tech sweep reflects standard equipment across all three measured systems: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The five-star overall NHTSA rating anchors the crash-protection score, with the five-star side result being the strongest individual figure. The four-star frontal and four-star rollover results are solid, not exceptional. The zero-recall standing is the cleanest possible defect record a 2025 model can hold, and the complaint volume of four unverified reports is low for a vehicle of this age and sales volume. Taken together, this year's profile is strong but not quite the peak the 2024 edition reached.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Lexus ES 300h perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This strong performance is underpinned by a perfect five-star score in the side-crash test. Frontal crash protection was rated at four stars, matching the four-star rating for rollover safety. The ES 300h has an 11 percent rollover risk, and the dynamic tip test showed no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20222
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Lexus ES 300h have any recalls?
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory exists for this model year. That clean defect record directly contributes 18 of a possible 20 points to its Safety Index score.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
NHTSA has received four owner complaints for this model year - unverified allegations citing Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance, Fuel/Propulsion System, Service Brakes, Electrical System, and Structure. Two alleged crashes and one alleged fire have been reported; no injuries or deaths are on file.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2025 ES 300h currently has no open recalls. Shoppers considering this model are advised to verify the VIN against NHTSA's recall database, as new campaigns may be issued. Any outstanding recall remedies should be completed at an authorized service center.
- The 2025 ES 300h Safety Index of 89/100 is two points below the 2024 model's 91/100, a drop that moved it from the Exceptional band to the Strong band - a distinction worth noting when cross-shopping model years.
- NHTSA's side-crash test produced a five-star result for this model year, the single strongest rating in the test suite, while frontal and rollover protection each came in at four stars.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year specifically, contributing a near-perfect 18 out of 20 points to the defect-record portion of the Safety Index.
- Four unverified NHTSA complaints cite Back Over Prevention and Forward Collision Avoidance as the most frequently alleged problem areas - both tied directly to the active-safety systems that scored perfectly in the avoidance-tech index component.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Lexus ES 300h places
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Lexus ES 300h safety questions
Was the 2025 Lexus ES 300h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Lexus ES 300h, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Lexus ES 300h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Lexus ES 300h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Lexus ES 300h. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20222), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus ES 300h 2025.
- 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 56 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.