2021 Lexus ES Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 35 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

80/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Lexus ES

The 2021 Lexus ES shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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…

NHTSA #23V865000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Lexus ES

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Steering

Wheels

Unknown Or Other

Forward Collision Avoidance

Exterior Lighting

Structure

Seat Belts

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Lexus ES — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025 — 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 campaign and 35 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

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, Wheels, Unknown Or Other. 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: 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.