Lexus USA Announces Recall on Certain 2013-2015 ES 350 and ES 300h Models

[krew]

krew

Lexus USA has announced a safety recall of certain 2013-2015 model year ES 350 and ES 300h sedans due to an issue with the Pre-Collision System.

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[Lexus Cohen]

Once these owners take their cars in for service and they see the new ES they will definitely trade up.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Wasn't this a hard to find option unless you special ordered?

I don't think this is a necessary option if you just pay attention when you drive, since it was $$. But given the buyer demo of the car, I see its usefulness.

 

[Ruksac]

Pretty rare in our market of South Florida. Only the 50k Ultra Luxury package ES's would be equipped. Less than 10% of our inventory, and even that estimate might be high.

 

[Jim Ollick]

I printed the recall notice since it involves both my 2013 ES300h UL and my 2015 ES350 UL. They are a rare breed with PCS, only approximately 6,100 sold over the 3 model years! See below from the notice.

Q5: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this campaign?
A5: There are approximately 6,100 2013 - 2015 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.
Model Name Model Year Production Period UIO
ES 350 Certain 2013-2015 Mid-June 2012 to Early July 2015 3,600
ES 300h Certain 2013-2015 Mid-June 2012 to Early July 2015 2,500

Q5a: Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety Recall in the U.S.?
A5a: Yes, approximately 24,700 2013 – 2015 model year Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles are also covered by this Safety Recall.

 

[Jim Ollick]

Wasn't this a hard to find option unless you special ordered?

I don't think this is a necessary option if you just pay attention when you drive, since it was $$. But given the buyer demo of the car, I see its usefulness.

The package with PCS includes radar cruise control. If find the radar cruise control to be a great option, it takes a lot of stress out of my commute to work and back. It is the next best thing to autopilot.

 

[mmcartalk]

Wasn't this a hard to find option unless you special ordered?

I don't think this is a necessary option if you just pay attention when you drive,

Totally agree. IMO the best safety feature has always been two good eyes.

 

[CIF]

Keep in mind guys, Lexus makes luxury cars. It's not about what's necessary, but about opulence, convenience, and luxury .

With that said, you're all correct in that these are rare options to find on an ES.

 

[Jim Ollick]

Here it is 5 months later and no word of a fix, has anyone heard anything on this?