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2021 Lexus ES recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 20, 202323V865000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Es, Es Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component35
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 71 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 6 |
| Wheels | 2 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names ES, ES 300H, ES 350.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“On or July 28, 2026, I experienced a safety incident involving the driver’s side power window on my 2021 Lexus ES.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES-300H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
- Air bags
“Still no parts for fix”
Other Lexus ES model years
- 20251 recall5 complaints
- 20242 recalls9 complaints
- 20232 recalls12 complaints
- 20221 recall16 complaints
- 20211 recall35 complaints
- 20203 recalls24 complaints
- 20194 recalls40 complaints
- 20182 recalls15 complaints
- 20171 recall26 complaints
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Other Lexus models
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- 2021 LS2 recalls6 complaints
- 2021 NX0 recalls17 complaints
- 2022 IS1 recall5 complaints
- 2019 GS3 recalls1 complaint
- 2019 GX1 recall8 complaints
- 2022 LX6 recalls5 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2019 RC3 recalls4 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2015 CT0 recalls19 complaints
2021 Lexus ES recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Lexus ES. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Lexus ES?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (71%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Lexus ES?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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