Model year
2021 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 70 complaints for the 2021 Lexus RX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint under RX350 and RX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (47), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 21–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 29 complaints
- 2001 19 complaints
- 2002 12 complaints
- 2003 4 complaints
- 2004 40 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 70 complaints
- 2009 34 complaints
- 2010 77 complaints
- 2011 29 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 19 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 20 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 47 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 70 complaints
- 2022 29 complaints
- 2023 62 complaints
- 2024 60 complaints
- 2025 22 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
Recalls
23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H…
Complaints
70 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| RX HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 SUV AWD Early Release | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| 350 SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| 350 SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| 350 SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| 350L SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.167 | — |
| 350L SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.167 | — |
| 350L SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.182 | — |
| 350L SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.167 | — |
3 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350 L · 3.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| RX 350 L AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| RX 450h L AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 29 | 28 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| RX 350 · 3.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| RX 350 AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| RX 450h AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 31 | 28 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Lexus RX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.