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2021 Lexus RX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 71 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2021 Lexus RX

The 2021 Lexus RX shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
71
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Lexus RX (2)

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
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer…
NHTSA #21V043000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Lexus RX

Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
45
Electrical System
4
Structure
4
Seat Belts
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Tires
2
Visibility/wiper
1
Service Brakes
1
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Lexus RX — Complaints by Year

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

2015 67 complaints 2016 93 complaints 2017 103 complaints 2018 47 complaints 2019 68 complaints 2020 56 complaints 2021 71 complaints 2022 39 complaints 2023 67 complaints 2024 60 complaints 2025 24 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Lexus RX

Is the 2021 Lexus RX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Lexus RX has 2 recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RX have?
The 2021 Lexus RX has 2 NHTSA recalls. 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 RX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Lexus RX are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Structure, Seat Belts. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Lexus RX safe to buy?
The 2021 Lexus RX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lexus RX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus RX are: 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.