Does the 1996 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Lexus ES300 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Lexus ES300?

37 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Lexus ES300 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Lexus ES300. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lexus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Lexus ES300 recalls, newest first

November 1, 1999NHTSA 99V307000540,037 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Consequence: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1996 Lexus ES300 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 9
Deaths reported: 3

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling5
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline4
Air bags › Frontal3
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery3
Air bags2

Other Lexus ES300 years

Other 1996 Lexus models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Lexus ES300 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Lexus ES300?: 37 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.