Reliability

2021 Lexus ES Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 27 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2021 Lexus ES

The 2021 Lexus ES shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Lexus ES (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lexus dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V865000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Lexus ES

Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Steering

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Lexus ES — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Lexus ES

Is the 2021 Lexus ES reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Lexus ES has 1 recall and 27 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.

How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus ES have?

The 2021 Lexus ES has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Lexus ES are: Air Bags, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Lexus ES safe to buy?

The 2021 Lexus ES has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Lexus ES should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus ES are: 2015, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.