2021 Lexus ES350
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 465 |
| 2008 | 255 |
| 2009 | 145 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 153 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 5 total reports mention: wheels.
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While driving my 2021 Lexus ES 350 on a Interstate Highway 495 known as the Long Island Expressway my vehicle went over a small pot hole in the road way and the tires side wall was punctured resulting in a flat tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-13
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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When I opened my vehicle door at night and exiting my vehicle the vehicle door does not provide a visual warning to other vehicle drivers in the path of my 2021 Lexus es 350.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-15
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 5 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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My opened vehicle doors can not be seen in the path of other vehicle drivers when standing outside the opened vehicle door blocking the light on the vehicle doors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Lexus ES350 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 ES350?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus ES350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.