How safe is the Lexus ES 350?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Lexus ES 350 died at a rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years, 46% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 47th of 129 vehicles, safer than 64% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Lexus ES 350 sits among all 129 vehicles
Lexus ES 350 (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Lexus ES 350
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Mazda CX-9 4WDSUV · Midsize | 16 | 66 |
| 45 | Tesla Model Y electric 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 18 | 66 |
| 46 | Lincoln CorsairLuxury SUV · Small | 17 | 65 |
| 47 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 18 | 64 |
| 48 | GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Large | 18 | 63 |
| 49 | Lincoln Nautilus 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 17 | 62 |
| 50 | Ram 2500 crew cab short bed 4WDPickup · Very large | 20 | 62 |
How it compares with other luxury cars
Among the 2 luxury cars ranked, the Lexus ES 350 is 1st. The safest luxury cars are below. See all luxury cars.
| Luxury cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 18 | 64 |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 electricLuxury car · Midsize | 21 | 60 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2019–2020 models, the Lexus ES 350 had a driver death rate of 0 (range 0–29) and ranked 7th of 127. The newer rate is higher.
Common questions
Is the Lexus ES 350 a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Lexus ES 350 is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years is 46% lower than the average, and it ranks 47th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Lexus ES 350 compare with other luxury cars?
It ranks 1st of 2 luxury cars. It's the safest luxury car in the ranking.
Why is this different from the Lexus ES 350's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.