2019 LEXUS ES 350

The vehicle is listed with a **SALVAGE CERTIFICATE** and the auction’s unverified primary-damage classification is **REAR END**. The Stage 1 assessment reports that the visible rear-end damage supports the auction’s rear-end damage claim. It also states that the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed or contradicted from exterior photographs alone. The main damage is concentrated at the right rear corner. The right rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely crushed, with sharp creasing and deformation extending around the rear lamp area. The right rear bumper corner cover is missing, exposing body components, wiring, and metal structure. The remaining bumper cover is cracked, deformed, separated at the damaged corner, and heavily scuffed. The right side of the trunk lid and adjacent rear body panel show moderate creasing and an irregular open gap. The right rear lamp is separated from the surrounding quarter-panel and trunk-edge surfaces. Additional dents, creases, and scuffing are visible on the lower rear panel around the license-plate recess and bumper interface. Beneath the damaged corner, a metal exhaust component and attached pipe are exposed and protrude downward. The damage should be considered substantial and likely requires extensive body and structural-area inspection, along with assessment of the bumper components, rear lamp mounting, wiring, exhaust system, and any affected mechanical or safety systems. The findings do not confirm the vehicle’s mechanical condition, drivability, alignment, or the operation of its safety equipment. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Lexus ES sedan with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, automatic transmission, and 4x2 drivetrain. The listed engine is the 2GR-FKS, and the vehicle was manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, in the United States. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this specific make, model, and year: campaign 19V288000 concerns possible improper installation of the driver knee air-bag assembly, which could affect deployment during a crash. Toyota’s stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the assembly if necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Lexus or Toyota.