2019 Lexus ES vs 2020 Lexus ES
Two adjacent model years of the Lexus ES, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (1 each), and 2019 ES has fewer recorded owner complaints (0 vs 17). Neither has NHTSA crash ratings, and 2020 ES has EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Lexus ES | 2020 Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 | 17 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | — | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.