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2002 Lexus ES 300

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,770

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2001284 · manufacturer campaign 203

5 December 2001

Transport Canada lists: ES 300 2002

What is wrong

Certain passenger vehicles. The left front brake tube may be deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil spring spacer that was installed to prevent damage to the vehicle during transportation, if the brake tube is deformed significantly, it could contact the inner fender panel, and eventually cause damage to the tube due to vibration during driving. Brake tube damage could also lead to break fluid leakage after extended use of the vehicle.

What the dealer will do

dealers will inspect the front brake line and, if necessary, replace the line.

152 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2001283 · manufacturer campaign 202

5 December 2001

Transport Canada lists: ES 300 2002

What is wrong

Certain 2002 model Lexus ES300 vehicles, during air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module. If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.

What the dealer will do

dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module.

438 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 79% of 89 2002 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
253 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2002 Lexus ES 300 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2002 Lexus ES 300. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Lexus ES 300 get?
NRCan rates the 2002 Lexus ES 300 at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 253 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2002 Lexus ES 300 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,770 in fuel, producing roughly 4,129 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.