NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Lexus ES 350 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 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 350, with a clean recall record, attains a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the "Strong" safety band. This score marks a single-point decrease from the 2024 model.
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100 and a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating, sourced from NHTSA federal safety 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 350 ranks 57 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 | 57 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 posts a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100 in the Strong band, a one-point retreat from the 2024 model year's 90/100 Exceptional rating. That single-point movement traces entirely to the crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70, which sits just below the threshold that pushed the prior year into Exceptional territory. The avoidance-tech sub-score is a perfect 10/10, reflecting the standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect-record sub-score of 18/20 is supported by a zero-recall count, one of the cleaner defect records in this segment for this model year. The five-star overall NHTSA result is anchored by a perfect side-crash score, while the four-star frontal and four-star rollover ratings are the figures that temper the crash-protection component. With only four unverified owner complaints on file and no recall exposure, the 2025 ES 350's safety case is defined more by what is absent than by any red flag.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Lexus ES 350 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side-crash protection was rated at a perfect five stars. Frontal impact and rollover resistance each earned four stars, with an 11 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. All crash-test categories were rated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20221
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Lexus ES 350 have any recalls?
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components under active recall, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
NHTSA has received four owner complaints for the 2025 ES 350, all unverified allegations. The most frequently cited components are Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance, and the Fuel/Propulsion System, each appearing in two reports. Service Brakes, the Electrical System, and Structure each appear in one report.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 has no recalls on file with NHTSA as of this report. This record is uncommon for a new model year, and prospective owners should verify the recall status of any individual vehicle by its VIN. Recall campaigns can emerge at any point during a vehicle's service life, and even models with a clean initial record can be impacted. The absence of recalls does not, on its own, determine overall safety, but it remains a critical factor in a vehicle's safety profile.
- The 2025 ES 350's Safety Index of 89/100 represents a one-point year-over-year decline from the 2024 model's 90/100 Exceptional score, a shift driven by the crash-protection sub-score of 61/70 rather than any recall or complaint surge.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for this specific model year, giving the 2025 ES 350 a perfect defect-record contribution of 18/20 to its Safety Index.
- The side-crash test produced a perfect five stars, while the frontal and rollover tests each returned four stars, with rollover risk quantified at 11 percent and a No Tip result in the dynamic test.
- Four unverified NHTSA complaints cite Back Over Prevention and Forward Collision Avoidance systems most frequently, which is notable given that both technologies score a perfect 10/10 in the avoidance-tech sub-index, underscoring that complaint allegations are unverified and distinct from tested performance.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Lexus ES 350 places
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Lexus ES 350 safety questions
Was the 2025 Lexus ES 350 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Lexus ES 350, 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 350 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Lexus ES 350 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 350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lexus ES 350 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 350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Lexus ES 350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20221), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus ES 350 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 57 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.