The 1995 Lexus Es300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 540,037 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owned a 1995 lexus es300. While driving 15 mph, the contact's vehicle collided with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained fractured bones that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and deemed…”
“Accelerated around a vehicle that had pulled out in front of me. My vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Cruise control engaged itself. I pumped breaks. Tried to deactivate cruise control unsuccessfully. While heavily pumping breaks, vehicle returned to normal and cruise control light went out.”
“Two gauges have stopped illuminating. A third is about to go. I am unable to see the speed at night which limits use of the vehicle the car is 18 years old with 118,000 miles and rides beautifully but it seems that is too soon for a luxury car to lose use of such vital functions. From researching…”
“Tl* lexus sudden acceleration comments: my 1995 lexus es300 had sudden acceleration problem on november 1, 2010. After the problem was solved by changing a part the engine seemed to be ok, however, on february 28, 2011, when the engine was started normally with transmission in park, the engine…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus es300. The contact stated that none of the instrument panel gauges illuminate. As a result, the contact does not know when the vehicle needs fuel, what speed he is traveling, or if there is any failure with the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they…”
“Currently have 1995 lexus es300. The instrument display has stopped illuminating which makes it difficult to see during the daylight hours, and impossible to see at night. Being a physician I see many patients who have been in accidents with fully functional cars. Seeing your speed at night is…”
“In april 2008, driver was driving home in a 95 lexus es300 and was about to enter the garage. As she pulled up towards the garage while waiting for the garage to open the car suddenly accelerated and crashed through the garage door. It continued racing forward and hit the other vehicle that was…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus es300. While driving 60 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. As of november 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current and failure…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Lexus Es300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.