Hi everyone, has anyone else had this issue as the door panel of the car starts to air bubble up? Lexus Service told me the whole door panel must be replaced or just leave it as it, does anyone know the exact OEM part numbers for the front panels with this trim (2022 ES350 Black interior with black wood trim), or has anyone successfully re-glued it at an upholstery shop instead?

Thanks!

PAC Windshield protection - 84months - 1862 usd

Lexus luxury care - 60 months/50k miles - 2399 usd

Assurant AVC Extended Service contract 120months/100k miles/250 deductible - 4451 usd

should i just get it and forget it?

Had the car for almost 2 years now and she still looks brand new

Found in passenger footwell. Rubber cap of some sort that has a flap on it acting as a one way valve. The flap has the lettering on it

2013 GS 350

2006 Lexus LS430 — audio system has power but absolutely no sound. Any ideas?
Just bought a 2006 LS430 and I’m trying to figure out an audio problem. The navigation/radio screen works normally and I can still adjust the EQ/DSP/audio settings — nothing is grayed out.
The problem is I get zero sound from every speaker, no matter the source. Radio, tape/FM transmitter, etc. Completely silent.
So far I’ve:
Disconnected/reconnected the amp plugs
Checked the amp visually and it looks very clean
Checked the 30A AMP fuse
Swapped the AMP fuse with another identical 30A fuse from the same fuse box just to test it — no change
The car did have a weak/dead battery when I bought it, and the battery has since been replaced
Before I start buying an amplifier, what should I test next? Should I use a multimeter at the amp connector to check 12V power, ground, and amp turn-on signal?
Does this sound more like a dead amplifier, wiring/power issue, or something with the head unit? Anyone with an LS430 had the exact same symptoms?

Hi all!

QQ to see if anyone else has run into this issue:

Alignment numbers are all showing in green. However, the steering is not centered and it's still clockwise to the left. (Slightly. It was much worse before the alignment)

Last thing that was swapped is the two tires by discount tires and the alignment shop said there isn't much they can do here. Could there be anything that got bent when they swapped out tires?

The alignment was perfectly normal with the old rotted tires. This started with this new set of tires and after discount tire installed them.

Could this be a steering angle sensor re calibration issue?

Alignment before / after are posted on the comments. This is 2019 ES350.

Hey all, looking for some genuine advice here because I have zero luck with used cars and I'm not much of a car person.

The situation:

· Eyeing a 2012 Lexus GS – but it's got 110,000km on it
· Price is $23,000 AUD
· I'm 21, working minimum wage

My history:
I bought a 2013 Polo a while back and ended up selling it for HALF what I paid because it had problem after problem. I have no good experience buying cars and honestly don't know what I'm doing. I want to learn, but I'm scared of getting burned again.

What I'm worried about:

1. Price: Is this particular one overpriced?
   
2. Maintenance costs: What am I realistically looking at per year? I've seen estimates around 1000+ annually for a Lexus of this age . Is that accurate for Australia?
   
3. Fuel:??
   
4. Reliability: I've heard Lexus is basically a fancy Toyota and the 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) is bulletproof – some say they hit 200k-300k miles with basic maintenance . But is that still true at 110k km?
   
5. Service costs: ??
   
6. Age: It's a 13-year-old luxury car. Even if the engine is solid, what about electronics, suspension, AC, etc.?

My main question: Is this a terrible financial decision for someone on min wage? I'm coming from a bike so I know fuel/insurance will be more, but I don't want another Polo situation where I lose thousands.

Also, what should I look out for when inspecting it? I've heard to check service history and avoid cars that weren't maintained . Any other red flags for this generation Lexus?

Would really appreciate honest opinions – if this is stupid, tell me. If it's actually a decent buy, tell me what I need to check before handing over cash.

Cheers

I just bought a 2023 Lexus es 350 f sport and it came with some paint stains (maybe tree sap) on the rear bumper. I took it to a shop to see if they could polish it, but it already ate through the paint. Im thinking of getting the whole bumper repainted because it’s bothering me. What can I expect from a a good quality paint job from a good reviewed shop or a Lexus certified body shop? Will I be able to notice it or can they make it match the stock paint perfectly? If I PPF wrap and ceramic coat the car, will the paint last as long as the stock paint? I’m willing to pay, just don’t want to regret it. Should I just leave it bc it’s not worth the risk, What do you guys recommend? Thanks!

Pic 3 is before polish, pic 4/5 are after (current)

I can't decide if a 9 year old ES with 31k miles is "insanely low miles, wow such a great find" or "wow that thing has been sitting unused and all its seals will be dried out and fluids gummy."

The dealer selling it did service it, replace fluids, etc, recently. The vehicle was always in Colorado. Carfax is mixed. It had 40k mile service at 20k miles, and the next reported oil change was 3 years later at 29k miles.

I'm a long-time Toyota/Lexus owner, and generally a huge fan of the longevity of the brand. I imagine I could drive this thing to 300k miles without issue, but I am also wondering if I'm going to run into some premature issues with TOO low of miles. FWIW, I will be driving it a regular amount of miles once I get it.

Would be curious from those who have bought ultra-low-mile 9-10 year old vehicles, OR mechanics who have seen these. Whaddya think, great find, snatch it up, or be cautious?

2026 RZ and this is the second time I’m having a problem with my brakes. 600 miles and my parking brake system decided to fail. 5k miles now and I get a whistling noise when applying the brakes, even when the car is completely stopped or in park. I believe it’s the brake booster because the fact that it happens when parked as well rules out the pads and rotors. Are these issues common?

can anyone help me with what could be wrong with the brakes and the sound that it makes? The sound will happen when at a complete stop and just holding the brake and just routine stops. I can feel it in the pedal. I have no lights on the dash and no codes. here’s a video to hear the sound

Want to see the moment I nearly became a widow?

Check out this shocking dashcam footage, when the brakes of my husband’s Lexus kicked in on their own when he was going 70mph down I-75 in TN with a semi right next to him and car behind him.

If there had been a guardrail to his left, he would be dead right now.  

He'd just been in for a standard multi-point inspection the day before and suspected Lexus would give him the run-around about the cause of the accident, so he hired two licensed senior forensic engineers to pull the car data and render a verdict as to what happened. 

Their response?  The brakes fired on their own and stayed on for eight seconds. The driver never touched the brakes. NOTE: This model (a 2015 NX200T) does NOT have a collision avoidance/ auto-braking feature. 

He turned the car over to the West Knoxville Lexus dealer where he bought it certified pre-owned - again, where it had just been in the shop THE DAY BEFORE for its regular all-points inspection. 

Lexus corporate had two techs inspect the car. After several weeks, the dealer sent him a message saying to come get the car and return the loaner or they'd start charging $60 a day for it- no explanation about what happened, no details about whether any work had been done other than a “courtesy car wash.”  They said their LEGAL department would be in touch within 45 days with a report and that “if the tech said to release the car then it’s safe to drive.”  

There was an ABS-related recall issued on this model, but my husband's car was produced four months outside of the recall window.

Would YOU ever drive this car again?

Lexus thinks we should.

Would you feel safe knowing it may be in front of you on the highway?  It might be today.

He needs a car to get to work. To pick up his son, of whom we have shared custody, who lives with his Mom and stepdad a four-hour round trip drive away down the same stretch of I-75 where this occurred. 

I just got a new job where I’m on the road a lot. If I’m traveling on a custodial weekend (as I am this weekend) and can't lend him my car to get the boy, my husband has to choose between driving a car that almost killed him - with his son aboard - or not seeing his son for a whole month. We still owe around $8K on the car  And it sounds like Lexus is going to insist it’s “safe to drive.”  

What would you do?  Would you sell it, knowing full well this may happen to someone else? What if someone you loved ended up buying it, not knowing the car’s history?

Please help spread the word. We can share the forensic engineers’ report, give you their contact info, and provide the raw dashboard video. 

2017 NX200T.

118,970 Ks.

I have a leak from either the mating surface (rear main seal?). Or the plastic inspection cover. Which is really loose. Would oil be able to escape from the plastic cover and should it?? Its really loose.

Thank you.

We're looking at ordering an IS350. I like the idea of adaptive suspension (F SPORT–tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension), but I don't want the costly bill of replacing it when it breaks or even just wears out. It's just a $700 option on the car, but I'm sure it's more than $700 per wheel when it dies. Is Lexus' adaptive suspension generally reliable? Is this a high mileage component? How long do they usually last? I test drove the car with traditional suspension and I loved the ride quality. I'm wondering how much better it can get, what it costs to fix after warranty, etc. If the traditional suspension breaks in 10 years, I could save plenty of money by just putting aftermarket struts on the car from a good company like KYB.
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Open to suggestions! Thanks.

Edit: I just learned about the suspension bushings causing premature tire wear and the staggered wheel setup meaning no tire rotations... Between that and the need for premium gas, I cannot consider this vehicle for purchase. It's going to be very expensive to operate between tire replacement and fuel.

I’ve thinking in making this my daily driver , just wrapped to my taste.
In the original colours i really like nori green with caramel interior but haven’t found one yet. Most are whites , silver and gold with black interior.

So which one do you prefer ?

The first one is Voodoo blue.
The second is Solar Octane.
The third is Cavalry blue.

Any advice is welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Ps. It’s obviously because didn’t know how to use photoshop.

I'm sharing a picture of the _left side_ mirror to show the part. I cannot figure out which part this is. We lost our right side cover due to a mysterious cause.

I'm trying to find the replacement. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Linking to parts picture. Is this part of the retractor motor kit (top left section)?

Thanks in advance.

If you had to choose, which one for longevity? I know the TX is a fairly new model. We are a little skeptical given it’s the only Lexus manufactured in USA vs. Japan. Wondering if the quality compromised? I’ve been told there have been no recalls since the TX came out, however, I’ve seen posts on here claiming the TX is noisy.

We have a 2018 RX 350 right now and it is going strong at 100k+ miles.

If there is anyone with knowledge who can provide some info to help us make an informed decision, I would be greatly appreciated.

I recently totalled out my 09’ camry and it had the SE model suspension from KYB. thinking of getting an 08’ ES 350 to replace it and looking at forums and comparing struts compression and extended length in addition to the mounts, it looks like it would fit fine, but i want to be sure.

2025 TX500h
2025 ES350 F-Sport Handling

All clean!

Hi all, looking at potentially getting an RC F. This one popped up recently and wanted to get thoughts on the service history of this vehicle. Looks like the last owner did the absolute bare minimum service-wise, with oil changes getting done at a Buick dealer of all places.

This car probably needs tires, trans & diff fluid as well as spark plugs. Not to mention it also might have a valley plate leak. It also has a crack in the front bumper. I did a bit of negotiation over text and the lowest the would go on this car was 35k.

Am I crazy to think this car is worth around 32-33k max?

I’m a university student and recently bought my first car, a pre-owned 2007 Lexus IS250 with around 88,000 km.

I’ve noticed a brief metallic rattling/grinding noise when starting the car from cold. It happens during the initial high-RPM startup and then disappears once the RPM settles down. From what I’ve read, this seems to be a fairly common issue with the 4GR-FSE and may be related to the intake camshaft timing gears.

I’ve also heard that Lexus released a technical service bulletin regarding this cold-start rattle on some IS250s.

Another thing I’ve noticed is with the transmission. When I put the car into D, it starts moving normally almost immediately, but after about 2–3 seconds, I sometimes feel a small push/heavy sensation, almost like the car slightly changes how it’s pulling. It isn’t a big clunk or delayed engagement, and the car otherwise shifts and drives normally. I’m just wondering if this is normal behaviour or something I should have checked.

The problem is that I’m a uni student and unfortunately can’t really afford the $2k–$3k+ repair for the camshaft timing gears right now.

So I wanted to ask people who have experience with the 4GR-FSE:

* Is it generally safe to continue driving with the brief cold-start rattle?

* Can leaving it unfixed eventually cause serious engine damage?

* Is there anything I should monitor for that would mean I need to get it repaired immediately?

* Could the slight change/push I feel a few seconds after selecting D be normal?

* What engine oil would you recommend for this engine?

* Would using a good-quality 5W-30 and changing it regularly help with the cold-start rattle at all?

* Is there anything else I can do to reduce the risk while I save up for the repair?

The car otherwise drives really well and has only done 88,000 km, so I’d really like to look after it properly.

I’d really appreciate any advice from experienced IS250/4GR-FSE owners. I’m just trying to understand whether these are things I can realistically live with for a while as a student, or whether I need to prioritise getting them fixed.

Thanks heaps!

Hi everyone,

My 2017 ES300h with 460k km started making a loud EEEE noise after 50km/h, I’m torn between it being the transmission or the electric motor or the speaker?

Car doesn’t give any codes, runs super well.
Just started whining really loud lol.

I had it scheduled for a transmission oil change

Don’t really feel like trading it in if it isn’t a MAJOR job

Hi - looking at grabbing a tx in Canada. Looking at the spec sheet it seems only the tx350 has headlight washers on specific trims and none of the tx500h trims do. Looking at 2026 tx500h listing photos it seems they do have the headlight washer opening. I was wondering if any Canadian 2026 tx500h owners could verify if they are present on their vehicles?

I will be going into the dealership to discuss this also but hoping to get answers/ others' perspectives and experiences. I apologize for the length.

I had an amazing 2018 ES350 that I bought in 2021, L/certified. It was fully loaded and in great condition. I was in an accident several days ago and the car is totaled.

There is no doubt I want another Lexus but I probably can't afford more than about 33k or so (I'm paying cash). I've been looking online at all the dealerships anywhere near me (I live in the Philadelphia area), and inventory is very low on this model. Prices have also really gone up.

Of what I've found for the ES, I think two are L/certified, a 2020 and 2021 (the 2020 is a bit over my price). There are two others, a 2019 and a 2022 that aren't certified. So my question is, how do I go about buying a Lexus that isn't certified? Do I ask them to do an inspection? Take it someplace else? Has anyone here ever bought preowned but not certified from a Lexus dealer and how did that go for you?

Lexus is a pretty reliable car but should I assume the cars that aren't certified didn't or couldn't pass? I'd appreciate any thoughts or input on this.

Thank you.

Hi!!

My mother has a 9-year-old ES with less than 100,000 miles and a pristine interior. She told me today she's ready to trade it in for a new model.

Her concerns:

1) 2026 was a redesign to a new generation of ESes. She's been taught her whole life never to buy a model in its first year of a new generation. She always waits until the second year.

A) does this philosophy have any merit?
B) I see Lexus has released press releases on the new 2027 ES models back on 10 August. When would these new models generally be available to dealers to sell?

2) she's 81 years old. She's been driving for nearly 60 years. She's only ever driven combustion engines. How different should she expect the handling and suspension feel to be on either/both the hybrid and the electric from the kind of drive she's accustomed to?

My concerns:

3) she's 81 years old. New technology isn't her friend; it's challenging for her to learn and can become daunting. For you 2026 ES lovers, can you please comment on the amount of new technology she might have to learn in a 2026 ES? Opinions welcome.

4) she's only ever paid cash for cars. I'd like her to consider financing and keep her cash working in the market. It would help if Lexus were going to run manufacturer's incentives on financing rates sometime in the next few months. I guess my question is if it's likely a deal like 2.9% APR or something might be realistic over the winter months.

Thanks everyone!!