2021 Lexus ES
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
25 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-14
Steering
2 of 28 total reports mention: steering.
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The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-26
Also filed under Service brakes
Power steering malfunction with red steering wheel sign Car doesnot turn either side Power steering low Visit your dealer
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-08
Service brakes
1 of 28 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Lexus ES reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 89% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus ES have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.