The 2019 Lexus ES 350 marked a significant redesign for this luxury sedan, bringing with it updated safety features and a fresh look. For prospective buyers and current owners alike, understanding the safety performance of the 2019 Es 350 is paramount. This article delves into the comprehensive safety ratings of the 2019 Lexus ES 350, providing a detailed analysis based on rigorous testing.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Driver-Side Evaluation of the 2019 ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The 2019 Lexus ES 350 underwent stringent driver-side small overlap frontal crash testing. Conducted both by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Toyota, the ratings reflect the combined results of these evaluations.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
Action shot taken during the IIHS driver-side small overlap frontal crash test, showcasing the 2019 Lexus ES 350’s structural integrity.
The 2019 ES 350 demonstrated exceptional structural performance in the driver-side small overlap test. Key measurements indicate minimal intrusion into the occupant compartment, ensuring the driver’s survival space is well-maintained.
Post-crash dummy position in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 driver-side small overlap test, illustrating excellent maintenance of driver survival space.
The frontal and side curtain airbags in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 performed effectively, providing robust head protection and preventing contact with potentially harmful structures.
Airbag deployment effectiveness in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 during the small overlap test, highlighting head protection.
Across both tests, the 2019 ES 350 exhibited consistent performance, with low risks of leg and foot injuries for the driver.
Consistent driver space maintenance and low injury risk to legs and feet in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 small overlap frontal crash tests.
Technical measurements for driver-side small overlap frontal test of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEN1812 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Footrest (cm) | 2 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEN1812 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 139 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 20 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 21 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.6 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.40 |
| Right | 0.60 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.1 |
| Right | 1.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 50 |
| Right | 45 |
Learn more about the small overlap front test methodology
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Passenger-Side Assessment for the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
Passenger-side small overlap frontal crash evaluations for the 2019 Lexus ES 350 are based on testing conducted by Toyota and assessed by the IIHS.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
Technical measurements for passenger-side small overlap frontal test of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1822 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 12 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 10 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 3 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 3 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1822 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 190 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.25 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.7 |
| Right | 1.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 4 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.42 |
| Right | 0.41 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.8 |
| Right | 2.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 114 |
| Right | 82 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1822 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 132 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 23 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.7 |
| Right | 1.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.45 |
| Right | 0.42 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.9 |
| Right | 2.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 82 |
| Right | 63 |
Further details on the small overlap front test are available here
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Original Evaluation of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The moderate overlap frontal crash test for the 2019 Lexus ES 350, conducted by Toyota and rated by the IIHS, also resulted in a “Good” overall rating.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, left | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, right | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
Technical measurements for moderate overlap front crash test of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF1822 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 6 |
| Left (cm) | 9 |
| Center (cm) | 8 |
| Right (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Right (cm) | 2 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 1 |
| Rearward (cm) | -2 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 1 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF1822 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 341 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 17 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force – left (kN) | 0.8 |
| Femur force – right (kN) | 1.7 |
| Knee displacement – left (mm) | 2 |
| Knee displacement – right (mm) | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index – left | 0.30 |
| Maximum tibia index – right | 0.48 |
| Tibia axial force – left (kN) | 2.5 |
| Tibia axial force – right (kN) | 2.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 90 |
| Right | 74 |
More on the original moderate overlap front test can be found here
Side Impact Crash Test: Original Assessment of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
In side impact testing, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 again achieved a “Good” rating, highlighting its all-around protective design.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Driver head protection | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good (G) |
Technical measurements for side impact crash test of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1820 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat (cm) | -22.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS1820 |
| Head HIC-15 | 391 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 28 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.39 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.49 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.4 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.6 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 70 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 35 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS1820 |
| Head HIC-15 | 124 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 9 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 1.45 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.21 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.5 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 55 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | -31 |
Learn more about the original side crash test methodology
Roof Strength Test: Ensuring Rollover Protection in the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
The 2019 Lexus ES 350, along with the ES 300h hybrid model, earned a “Good” rating in roof strength, indicating robust protection in rollover scenarios.
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,657 lbs |
| Peak force | 21,051 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.76 |
Details on the roof strength test are available here
Head Restraints and Seats: Whiplash Protection in the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Seat type: Power leatherette seat
The 2019 Lexus ES 350 with power leatherette seats received a “Good” rating for head restraints and seats, signifying effective whiplash protection in rear-end collisions.
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | Good (G) |
| Seat/head restraint geometry | Good (G) |
Technical measurements for head restraints & seats test of the 2019 Lexus ES 350
| Seat type | Power leatherette seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 28 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 2 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 15.1 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 62 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 445 |
More information on the head restraint & seat test (IIHS tests currently apply only to front seats.)
Headlight Ratings for the 2019 Lexus ES 350
The 2019 Lexus ES 350 offers different headlight variations, and ratings vary accordingly.
Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps Package
- 350 trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package
- 350 F Sport trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package
- 300h trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Good (G) |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
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High beams: Visibility was fair on straightaways and good on curves. High-beam assist compensates for low beam limitations.
Technical measurements for Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps on the 2019 Lexus ES 350
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – 350 trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package – 350 F Sport trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package – 300h trim equipped with Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps package |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2019-21 models | G |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 119.4 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 56.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 86.2 m | 24.1% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 58.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 67.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 54.2 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 142.5 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 138.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 84.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 86.9 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.2 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 69.7 m |
Standard LED Headlights
- 350 trim
- 350 F Sport trim
- 300h trim
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Acceptable (A) |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination High-beam assist creditLow beams: Good visibility on the right straightaway, fair on the left. Curves showed good visibility on gradual right curves, fair on sharp right, and inadequate on left curves. Glare limits were never exceeded.
High beams: Good visibility on straightaways, fair on gradual right curves, and inadequate on sharp right and left curves. High-beam assist helps compensate for low beam limitations.
Technical measurements for Standard LED Headlights on the 2019 Lexus ES 350
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – 350 trim – 350 F Sport trim – 300h trim |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2019-21 models | A |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 105.6 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 47.0 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.7 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 44.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 53.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, right edge | 44.7 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 157.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 147.4 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 62.1 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 48.5 m |
More on the headlight evaluation process
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle for the 2019 Lexus ES 350
System Details
- Standard Lexus Safety System + 2.0 Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
Overall Evaluation
Applies to 2019-21 models
Superior
Superior
The 2019 Lexus ES 350‘s front crash prevention system in vehicle-to-vehicle scenarios is rated as “Superior”.
- While the system does not fully meet forward collision warning requirements, it successfully avoided collisions in both 12 mph and 25 mph tests.
Learn about the original front crash prevention test
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Daytime) for the 2019 Lexus ES 350
System details
- Standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
Overall evaluation
This rating applies to all 2019-25 models
Advanced
Advanced
The pedestrian front crash prevention system in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 is rated “Advanced”.
Crossing child: Collision avoided in both 12 mph and 25 mph tests.
Crossing adult: Impact speed reduced by 11 mph in the 12 mph test; collision avoided in the 25 mph test.
Parallel adult: Collision avoided in the 25 mph test; impact speed reduced by 17 mph in the 37 mph test with a warning issued 1.5 seconds before impact.
More on the pedestrian front crash prevention test
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) in the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The LATCH system in the 2019 Lexus ES 350 is rated “Good” for ease of use.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Vehicle trim | ES 350 |
| Seat type | leatherette |
The 2019 ES 350 features two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and an additional position with a tether anchor.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Vehicle trim | ES 350 |
| Seat type | leatherette |
1 2 3 | Rating icon | Rating ||—|—|
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| | Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. |
| thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
| lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| shared lower achors symbol | Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) |
| | No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| Position | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for Child Seat Anchors in the 2019 Lexus ES 350
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position |
| Lower anchor B |
| No lower latch for this seat position |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
