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2023 Lexus ES

The 2023 Lexus ES keeps its 2022 exterior but gains a redesigned center console, new trim and upholstery options, and a new F Sport Handling package for the ES 350 and ES 300h. NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 12 complaints. Used ones run $32,900 to $41,900 per Kelley Blue Book.

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Configurations4

Model/option labels4

Combined efficiency25–44 MPG/MPGe

Electric rangeNot listed

Decision answers7

What changed on the 2023 Lexus ES

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Lexus introduces a new F Sport Handling package for the ES 350 and ES 300h for 2023, plus new Ash Bamboo trim, a Macadamia (light tan) upholstery color and an updated center console with a sunglass holder, a revised cup holder location and a spot for the wireless charger pad. The ES 250 uses a 203-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder and comes standard with all-wheel drive.

ClubLexus (opens in a new tab) notes the exterior is unchanged from 2022 and that the Lexus Interface multimedia system offers a standard 8-inch or optional 12.3-inch touchscreen. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2023 ES prices at $32,900 for the ES 250 up to $41,900 for the ES 350 Ultra Luxury at a dealer.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 ES. 24V124000, filed in February 2024, covers the Panoramic View Monitor display on 2023-2024 ES 250, ES 300h and ES 350 models. 25V744000, filed in October 2025, covers Panoramic View Monitor systems across 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus and Subaru Solterra vehicles.

Owners have filed 12 complaints: unknown or other with 3, electrical system and service brakes with 2 each, and wheels, power train and lane departure with 1 each. Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page for the year.

2023 ES against the Acura TLX

EPA rates the 2023 ES at 25 to 44 mpg combined and $1,400 to $2,500 a year in fuel, with the hybrid at the top of that range. The Acura TLX lists 21 to 25 mpg combined at $3,100 to $3,700, so the ES is cheaper to fuel in every version.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2023 Lexus ES: 14 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2023 Lexus ES powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	0–60 mph	Top speed	EPA city / hwy / comb	Seats	Basic warranty
ES 250	2.5-liter 4-cylinder	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	AWD	203	184	8.6 s	131 mph	25 / 34 / 28 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN	2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid)	Automatic, ECVT	FWD	215	163	8.1 s	112 mph	43 / 44 / 44 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 350 F SPORT DESIGN	3.5-liter V6	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	FWD	302	267	6.6 s	131 mph	22 / 31 / 25 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 250 F SPORT DESIGN	2.5-liter 4-cylinder	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	AWD	203	184	8.6 s	131 mph	25 / 34 / 28 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 350	3.5-liter V6	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	FWD	302	267	6.6 s	131 mph	22 / 32 / 26 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 250 Luxury	2.5-liter 4-cylinder	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	AWD	203	184	8.6 s	131 mph	25 / 34 / 28 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 300h	2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid)	Automatic, ECVT	FWD	215	163	8.1 s	112 mph	43 / 44 / 44 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 350 Luxury	3.5-liter V6	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	FWD	302	267	6.6 s	131 mph	22 / 32 / 26 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 300h Luxury	2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid)	Automatic, ECVT	FWD	215	163	8.1 s	112 mph	43 / 44 / 44 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 350 F SPORT HANDLING	3.5-liter V6	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	FWD	302	267	6.6 s	131 mph	22 / 31 / 25 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING	2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid)	Automatic, ECVT	FWD	215	163	8.1 s	112 mph	43 / 44 / 44 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 250 Ultra Luxury	2.5-liter 4-cylinder	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	AWD	203	184	8.6 s	131 mph	25 / 34 / 28 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 300h Ultra Luxury	2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid)	Automatic, ECVT	FWD	215	163	8.1 s	112 mph	43 / 44 / 44 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
ES 350 Ultra Luxury	3.5-liter V6	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct Shift	FWD	302	267	6.6 s	131 mph	22 / 32 / 26 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi

2023 Lexus ES dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
Trim	Curb weight	Length	Height	Wheelbase	Turning circle	Fuel tank	Front headroom	Front legroom	Tires
ES 250	3,780 lb	195.9 in	57.1 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN	3,730 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	13.2 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/40R19
ES 350 F SPORT DESIGN	3,690 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/40R19
ES 250 F SPORT DESIGN	3,780 lb	195.9 in	57.1 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/40R19
ES 350	3,690 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 250 Luxury	3,780 lb	195.9 in	57.1 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 300h	3,730 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	13.2 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 350 Luxury	3,690 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 300h Luxury	3,730 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	13.2 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 350 F SPORT HANDLING	3,690 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/40R19
ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING	3,730 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	13.2 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/40R19
ES 250 Ultra Luxury	3,780 lb	195.9 in	57.1 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 300h Ultra Luxury	3,730 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	13.2 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18
ES 350 Ultra Luxury	3,690 lb	195.9 in	56.9 in	113 in	38 ft	15.9 gal	37.5 in	42.4 in	P235/45R18

Equipment by trim

Which 2023 Lexus ES trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available. The first 12 of 14 trims are shown.

2023 Lexus ES standard and optional equipment by trim
Equipment	ES 250	ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN	ES 350 F SPORT DESIGN	ES 250 F SPORT DESIGN	ES 350	ES 250 Luxury	ES 300h	ES 350 Luxury	ES 300h Luxury	ES 350 F SPORT HANDLING	ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING	ES 250 Ultra Luxury
Safety
Anti-theft alarm	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Blind-spot alert	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Child door locks	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Child-seat anchors	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Pedestrian detection	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rearview camera	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front and rear parking sensors	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	–
Electronic stability control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Traction control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Technology
Text-message reader	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bluetooth audio streaming	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bluetooth	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Hands-free calling	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Built-in internet access	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Navigation system	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Premium audio system	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Real-time traffic information	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Satellite radio	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering-wheel audio controls	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Touchscreen	–	–	–	–	–	Opt	–	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
Voice recognition	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Comfort
Heated front seats	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Heated steering wheel	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Heated windshield	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power front seats for driver and passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power driver's seat	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Leather seats	–	–	–	–	–	Std	–	Std	Std	–	–	Std
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Panoramic moonroof	–	–	Opt	–	Opt	–	–	Opt	–	–	–	–
Tilt steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cup holders	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheels	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear spoiler	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt
Power-folding mirrors	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	–	–	Std
Power liftgate or trunk	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
Remote liftgate or trunk release	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt power outlet	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power windows	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote keyless entry	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Proximity keyless entry	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Push-button start	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cruise control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Integrated garage-door opener	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear-window defroster	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rain-sensing wipers	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std

Complete certification table

4 configuration records.

EPA ID / label	Engine / technology	Drive / transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined	Range
45861ES 250 AWD	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional	All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)	Regular	25	34	28	N/A
45862ES 300h	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; HybridHybrid	Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)	Regular	43	44	44	N/A
45935ES 350	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional	Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)	Regular	22	32	26	N/A
45936ES 350 F Sport	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional	Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)	Regular	22	31	25	N/A

Model-specific answer center

7 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01How quickly does the 2023 Lexus ES accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?

Performance

The 2023 Lexus ES's 0-60 mph time is 6.6 seconds on the 5 trims (ES 350 F SPORT DESIGN, ES 350 and ES 350 Luxury and 2 more), 8.1 seconds on the 5 trims (ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN, ES 300h and ES 300h Luxury and 2 more) and 8.6 seconds on the ES 250, ES 250 F SPORT DESIGN, ES 250 Luxury and ES 250 Ultra Luxury. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.