Squeaky Center Console 2019 ES-350
Thread Starter
10th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 1
From: IN
Squeaky Center Console 2019 ES-350
The car is rattle free, but the center console squeaks and creaks when warm (65+ degrees) outside. I get the squeaks when the car is moving and while not touching the console and it squeaks as well as the lid/arm rest. I am looking for advice to remedy the squeaks and how to remove the console should it be necessary. I look forward to your comments. Thank you.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 625
From: Kentucky
The car is rattle free, but the center console squeaks and creaks when warm (65+ degrees) outside. I get the squeaks when the car is moving and while not touching the console and it squeaks as well as the lid/arm rest. I am looking for advice to remedy the squeaks and how to remove the console should it be necessary. I look forward to your comments. Thank you.
Last edited by UltraLux22; Mar 15, 2022 at 01:50 PM.
Thread Starter
10th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 1
From: IN
Thank you 19ES350lux for the feedback. My car is the lux version as well. Took to the dealer for this once already and they "could not duplicate" which was a disappointing response. However, I think it was to cool outside which contributed to the their comment. Right now I'm 50/50 on whether I try to fix it or wait until summer when it will present itself without a problem. I was considering maybe using felt depending on what I found should I be able to take it apart.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 625
From: Kentucky
Thank you 19ES350lux for the feedback. My car is the lux version as well. Took to the dealer for this once already and they "could not duplicate" which was a disappointing response. However, I think it was to cool outside which contributed to the their comment. Right now I'm 50/50 on whether I try to fix it or wait until summer when it will present itself without a problem. I was considering maybe using felt depending on what I found should I be able to take it apart.
Also, when the car was REALLY cold the center console would squeak then too.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9,537
Likes: 2,592
I am the service dept. ask me.
It's easy. take a jewler's screwdriver, undo all the screws on the bottom side of the console ( you have to tilt your seat back to get to the ones in the back) and pull up using your fingers on the top lid. find all contact points and wrap in insulting tape. find the tape on ebay. (it's furry) you can use other felt tape or soft fabric tape as well. reassemble.
It's easy. take a jewler's screwdriver, undo all the screws on the bottom side of the console ( you have to tilt your seat back to get to the ones in the back) and pull up using your fingers on the top lid. find all contact points and wrap in insulting tape. find the tape on ebay. (it's furry) you can use other felt tape or soft fabric tape as well. reassemble.
Trending Topics
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9,537
Likes: 2,592
It'll only take 5 minutes or so. don't plan on spending a lot of time. it's super easy.
while you're at it you may want to remove the driver and passenenger inner knee pads. big squeak culprits. easy to do. they'll squeak when taking off and braking.
i discovered both fixes for the community. see earlier posts last year.
while you're at it you may want to remove the driver and passenenger inner knee pads. big squeak culprits. easy to do. they'll squeak when taking off and braking.
i discovered both fixes for the community. see earlier posts last year.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9,537
Likes: 2,592
here you go. jeez one full year has passed. time goes by too fast: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...sassembly.html
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9,537
Likes: 2,592
both. if you hear a creak from the console from gentle acceleration and gentle braking, it's the knee pads. the factory did insulate them but not enough. i guess that tape is expensive..
10th Gear
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 11
Likes: 2
From: delaware
2022 ES 300h squeaky console!
I’ve had my new 300h for 3 months.. I noticed this annoying creaking sound coming from center dash area when I accelerate from a stop (slow or fast) and braking to a stop (when the vehicle is almost brought to a standstill). I did not notice it until recently and am wondering if it’s due to weather getting warmer.. I know it sounds dumb but can’t figure out what else could cause this crackling/creaking noise… assuming this is not JUST a 300h problem and should I push my dealer to take the dash apart and insulate as suggested in this thread?
Thread Starter
10th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 1
From: IN
Well I took apart the arm rest and taped it up as well as the 2 knee pads and improvements were made. The big squeak left I think is where the console connects under the dash. I'm not sure if the console connects to the dash or to floor. This happens at acceleration or braking without me touching the console. It also occurs whenever the car flexes such as braking or turning corners. Any advice on how to address or get at this part of the console to quiet it?
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9,537
Likes: 2,592
it's probably the radio and/or hvac control assemblies. they're made of hard thin plastics. on my first ES i completely stripped down these units and insulated them. my 2nd ES has been whisper quiet for these two items. thankfully!
i had the hvac controls stripped down to the circuit boards and the radio too. . took a lot of brain storming to solve the issue. put it all back together perfectly and no more noise.
i had the hvac controls stripped down to the circuit boards and the radio too. . took a lot of brain storming to solve the issue. put it all back together perfectly and no more noise.
Thread Starter
10th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 1
From: IN
Not sure what to tell you. The car is under warranty so having the dealer deal with it makes sense. I did try the dealer one time and they really couldn't get it to act up as I may have taken it when it was colder outside. Just make sure the car is doing it on the day you take it in.