Lexus ES Oil Pressure Warning

I'm having a weird issue with my 2012 Lexus ES hybrid. The oil pressure warning lamp keeps lighting up, and I'm hearing some nasty mechanical noises coming from the engine. It's only got 21338 km on the clock. I checked the oil level, and it seems fine. Could it be some kind of electrical fault, or am I looking at something more serious?

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Sounds familiar. I had a similar problem with my old Saab 9-3. Oil pressure light and engine noises usually isn't good news. Have you noticed any oil leakage? Maybe it's just a faulty oil pressure gauge, but those noises worry me. Could also be engine bearings...

Oil leakage? I haven't seen any obvious leaks on the driveway. The noises are definitely concerning. Is there any easy way to check the oil pressure gauge itself? I don't want to jump to conclusions, but that noise...

Unfortunately, checking the gauge usually requires special tools. With those noises, I'd be very careful driving it. I ignored the same signs on my Saab, and it ended up costing me a fortune! Probably worth getting it checked by a professional before something goes bang.

Thanks for the advice! I took it to a workshop. Turns out the oil pump was defective, causing the low oil pressure. The repair cost 755€. Glad I caught it before it caused more damage!

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