2016 Lexus ES 350

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Superior

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2016-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Lexus ES 350 4-door

The Lexus ES was redesigned for the 2013 model year. There are now two models, the ES 350 powered by a V6 gasoline engine and the ES 300h, a hybrid with both a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor.

Beginning with 2016 models, the front structure, A-pillar/roof rail, hinge pillar, and door sill were modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. Small overlap ratings apply to both the ES 350 and ES 300h.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Forces during the crash contributed to a moderate risk of injury to the dummy's right lower leg.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1528
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Footrest (cm)	6
Left toepan (cm)	5
Brake pedal (cm)	7
Parking brake (cm)	9
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	5
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Upper dash (cm)	2
Lower instrument panel (cm)	3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1528
Head
HIC-15	146
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	20
Maximum Nij	0.34
Chest maximum compression (mm)	20
Femur (kN)
Left	0.6
Right	3.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	1
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.42
Right	0.62
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.9
Right	5.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	57
Right	66

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus ES 350 4-door

The Lexus ES was redesigned for the 2013 model year. There are now two models, the ES 350 powered by a V6 gasoline engine and the ES 300h, a hybrid with both a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor. Moderate offset frontal ratings apply to both models and are assigned by the Institute based on a test of an ES 350 conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1203
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	6
Left (cm)	8
Center (cm)	4
Right (cm)	4
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	2
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	2
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1203
Head
HIC-15	212
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	27
Maximum Nij	0.30
Chest maximum compression (mm)	20
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	1.5
Femur force - right (kN)	3.0
Knee displacement - left (mm)	3
Knee displacement - right (mm)	5
Maximum tibia index - left	0.50
Maximum tibia index - right	0.67
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.4
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	3.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	44
Right	58

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus ES 350 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags

The Lexus ES was redesigned for the 2013 model year. There are now two models, the ES 350 powered by a V6 gasoline engine and the ES 300h, a hybrid with both a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor. Side ratings ratings apply to both models and are assigned by the Institute based on a test of an ES 350 conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS1205
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-14.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1205
Head HIC-15	379
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Compression (kN)	0.2
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	44
Lateral force (kN)	1.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	30
Average deflection (mm)	25
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.56
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.33
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.9
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.5
Combined force (kN)	3.4
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	23
A-P moment (Nm)	-53

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1205
Head HIC-15	66
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.1
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	14
Lateral force (kN)	0.7
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	23
Average deflection (mm)	20
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.66
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.23
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.4
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.9
Combined force (kN)	1.1
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.9
L-M moment (Nm)	39
A-P moment (Nm)	137

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus ES 350 4-door

Rating applies to both the ES 350 (tested) and the ES 300h (hybrid) models.

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	3,558 lbs
Peak force	18,556 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.22

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power leather seats

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power leather seats
Geometry
Backset (mm)	11
Distance below top of head (mm)	14
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	14.1
Head contact time (ms)	56
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	0
Max neck tension (N)	415

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

350 trim equipped with Lexus Safety System + package
300h trim equipped with Lexus Safety System + package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and gradual left curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	350 trim equipped with Lexus Safety System + package 300h trim equipped with Lexus Safety System + package
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2016-18 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	70.9 m	None
Straightaway left edge	44.6 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	64.9 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	44.0 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.2 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	44.7 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	155.2 m
Straightaway left edge	133.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	79.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	66.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	59.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.9 m

Trim level(s)

350 trim
300h trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and gradual left curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	350 trim 300h trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	70.9 m	None
Straightaway left edge	44.6 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	64.9 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	44.0 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.2 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	44.7 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	155.2 m
Straightaway left edge	133.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	79.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	66.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	59.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.9 m

Trim level(s)

350 trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps and Lexus Safety System + packages
300h trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps and Lexus Safety System + packages

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and gradual left curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	350 trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps and Lexus Safety System + packages 300h trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps and Lexus Safety System + packages
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2016-18 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	65.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	39.2 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	63.2 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.6 m	None
150m radius left curve, right edge	38.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	132.3 m
Straightaway left edge	126.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	79.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	67.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	58.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	49.2 m

Trim level(s)

350 trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps package
300h trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and gradual left curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	350 trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps package 300h trim equipped with Bi-LED headlamps package
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	65.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	39.2 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	63.2 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.6 m	None
150m radius left curve, right edge	38.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	132.3 m
Straightaway left edge	126.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	79.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	67.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	58.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	49.2 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

Package name

Optional Lexus Safety Sense +

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2016 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2016 models built after August 2015

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350 Ultra Luxury Package
Seat type	leather

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350 Ultra Luxury Package
Seat type	leather

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
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	39
Clearance angle (degrees)	76
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	31
Clearance angle (degrees)	87
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	33
Clearance angle (degrees)	88
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	36
Clearance angle (degrees)	81
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Rating applies to 2016 models built after August 2015

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350
Seat type	leatherette

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350
Seat type	leatherette

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
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	could not measure
Clearance angle (degrees)	77
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	could not measure
Clearance angle (degrees)	78
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	28
Clearance angle (degrees)	79
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	could not measure
Clearance angle (degrees)	75
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Rating applies to 2016 models built before September 2015

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350
Seat type	leatherette

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES 350
Seat type	leatherette

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
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

About the child seat anchor evaluation

2016 Lexus ES 350

midsize luxury car / 4-door sedan

Crashworthiness

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Seat belts & child restraints

Other available safety features

Small overlap front: driver-side

Moderate overlap front: original test

Side: original test

Roof strength

Head restraints & seats

Headlights

Trim level(s)

Trim level(s)

Trim level(s)

Trim level(s)

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Package name

Overall evaluation

Child seat anchors