Do the Yakima HD Bars Fit A 2015 Lexus ES 350 With A Glass Sunroof?

Updated 03/14/2023 | Published 03/12/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long - Qty 2

(159)

$318.95

HD Bar Adapter for Yakima Streamline Towers - Qty 4

(126)

$29.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

(894)

$74.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

(894)

$74.95

BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(89)

$274.95

Question:

I have a 2015 ES 250 with a sunroof. There are no existing rails or crossbars. The eTrailer websites states that the Yakima Roof Rack package does not fit models with a glass roof or sunroof. I am curious why? Is this just a technicality? Will it fit but the sunroof tilt functionality wont work from lack of clearance? Y01156,Y28TR,Y03541

asked by: Sean

Expert Reply:

I went ahead and spoke with Yakima and they said that you actually can use the Yakima HD Crossbars # Y01156 with the BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR, the HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers # Y03541 and the fit kits # Y06175 & # Y06160 with your 2015 Lexus ES 350 that has a glass roof.

We list this as a "non-fit" due to the fact that you could potentially damage your sunroof while this system is installed, but it'll physically fit and work.

I've also attached a picture of this system installed on your YMM vehicle with a glass sunroof for you to check out.