2021 Lexus RX
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 70
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
69% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 70 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
69% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on the freeway in Stockton California and I entered into a connecting on-ramp curve going about 30mph and a lady hit me from behind on the passenger side going 65mph as she was trying to change lanes to get behind me and my car...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25
Also filed under Structure
Forward collision avoidance
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Structure
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Service brakes
6% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The sole occupant driver drove into a slightly elevated driveway and stopped. The driveway is maybe 5 degree incline. The shift select lever was placed in Park and the Driver visually confirmed it was in park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-28
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), 12V Battery/Electrical System. My vehicle's 12V battery failed, with the dealership measuring voltage below 10V during the event.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-27
Also filed under Electrical system
Seat belts
6% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX350.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-03
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021Complaint volume 70 complaints filed for this model year.
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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 RX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2021 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Lexus RX is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus RX?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RX 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.