2021 Lexus LS 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 campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 6
Latest campaign: Apr 17, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Apr 17, 2024	24V275000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Apr 13, 2022	22V239000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 17, 2024Latest campaign


Apr 17, 202424V275000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V275000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03. Filed under Ls Campaign NHTSA 24V275000 · Apr 17, 2024
Apr 13, 202222V239000	Electronic stability control (ESC): control module software Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V239000 What's wrong Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01. Filed under Ls Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022

Apr 17, 202424V275000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V275000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
Filed under: Ls
Campaign: NHTSA 24V275000 · Apr 17, 2024

Apr 13, 202222V239000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module software

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V239000

What's wrong: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Filed under: Ls Hybrid
Campaign: NHTSA 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Ls, Ls Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

6Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Unknown or other	2	33
Engine	1	17
Exterior lighting	1	17
Tires	1	17
Wheels	1	17

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 LS, LS 500.

Latest reports

Engine
“My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure.”
Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11740217
Exterior lighting
“Both headlight assemblies on a 2021 Lexus LS 500 show external lens delamination, along with visible condensation inside the sealed units.”
Filed 04/29/2026 · ODI 11734508
Unknown or other
“I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me”
Filed 04/14/2025 · ODI 11654618

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2021 Lexus LS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus LS have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus LS. The most recent, 24V275000 (reported April 17, 2024), 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 LS?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Lexus LS?

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.

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