Model Year Matters

2027 Lexus ES

Sedan · 2010–2027

2026–2027 Lexus ES
2026–2027 pictured. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy Avoid2011–2012, 2021Far more serious problems than usual Be careful2010, 2020More problems; check the recalls were done

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-12.

Trims and features

201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027

What changed for 2027

2027 ES trims

350e Luxury350e Premium350h Premium350h Premium+500e Luxury500e Premium
Price
Starting MSRP$56,010$47,610from $49,805from $54,605$59,010$50,610
Powertrain
Engine——A25A-FXS 2.5LA25A-FXS 2.5L——
Horsepower221 hp221 hp244 hp244 hp338 hp338 hp
DrivetrainFwdFwdAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)——AWD: 44 mpg
FWD: 46 mpg		AWD: 44 mpg
FWD: 46 mpg		——
Electric range307 mi + option307 mi + option——276 mi + option276 mi + option
Size and capability
Seats555555
Tech
Touchscreen14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in
AudioMark Levinson——Mark LevinsonMark Levinson—
Speakers171010171710
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane Centering
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection
360-degree cameraSurround View Camera——Surround View CameraSurround View Camera—
Comfort
SeatsLeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherLeatherSynthetic Leather
Heated seatsOptional—FrontFront——
Ventilated seatsOptional—FrontFront——
Driver seat memoryDriver Seat, Front Passenger SeatDriver SeatDriver SeatDriver SeatDriver Seat, Front Passenger SeatDriver Seat
Climate zones222222
Remote startApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start
Exterior
Wheels19 in + option19 in + option19 in19 in19 in + option19 in + option
Packages and options (37)
350e Luxury350e Premium350h Premium350h Premium+500e Luxury500e Premium
Package: All-Weather Floor Liners, All-Weather Trunk Tray $330OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cold Area Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Convenience Package StandardOptionalOptionalStandardStandardOptional
Executive Package Optional—————
Illuminated Trunk Sill, Illuminated Door Sills Package $875OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Package: Carpet Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Wheel Locks, Key Gloves $339OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
21-inch Wheel and Tire Package OptionalOptional——OptionalOptional
Black Badge Overlays $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Film by 3M $100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Guards $175OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Spoiler $225—OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Wheel Locks $99OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Liners $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Trunk Tray $130OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $80OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Trunk Mat $130OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dual Wireless Chargers Optional———Optional—
Emergency Assistance Kit $90OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Door Sills $450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Trunk Sill OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Key Gloves $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lexus Quick Charge Cables $85OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Multimedia Screen Protector $109OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
SiriusXM Trial Offering: 33 Months $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Caviar OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cloudburst Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Copper Crest OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Iridium OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ultra White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wavelength OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black —OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Black Semi-Aniline Leather Optional———Optional—
Palomino —OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Palomino Semi-Aniline Leather Optional———Optional—
White —OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
White Semi-Aniline Leather Optional———Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, fuel economy, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; tap for which.

The 2027 Lexus ES at a glance

NHTSA crash ratingNot rated
Recalls0
Owner complaints0

Compared with the years around it

20262027
Engines2.5L 4-cyl, 186 hp
Electric		—
Fuel economy44–46 mpg
112–127 MPGe		—
Crash ratingNot ratedNot rated
Recalls00
Owner complaints00
Apple CarPlay——
Our verdict——

Every ES year side by side →

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated 2027 version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 LEXUS ES 350E 4 DR BEV FWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2027 LEXUS ES 350H 4 DR HEV FWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2027 LEXUS ES 350H 4 DR HEV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2027 LEXUS ES 500E 4 DR BEV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00

Source: NHTSA.

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