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2021 Lexus RX 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: 71
Latest campaign: Dec 20, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Dec 20, 2023	23V865000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Feb 3, 2021	21V043000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 20, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 20, 202323V865000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000 What's wrong 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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. Risk 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 were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03. Filed under Rx, Rx Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
Feb 3, 202121V043000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V043000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Risk 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 service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01. Filed under Rx350 Campaign NHTSA 21V043000 · Feb 3, 2021

Dec 20, 202323V865000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000

What's wrong: 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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: 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 were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Filed under: Rx, Rx Hybrid
Campaign: NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023

Feb 3, 202121V043000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V043000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: 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 service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Filed under: Rx350
Campaign: NHTSA 21V043000 · Feb 3, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Rx, Rx Hybrid, Rx350. 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).

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Owner complaints by component71

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

71Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	47	66	3	2
Unknown or other	8	11	1	3
Structure	5	7	2	2
Electrical system	4	6	0	0
Service brakes	4	6	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	4	6	2	1
Seat belts	4	6	3	5
Tires	2	3	1	0
Engine	2	3	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	1	0	0
Wheels	1	1	0	0
Seats	1	1	1	1
Visibility	1	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	1	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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 RX 350, RX 350L, RX 450H, RX 450HL.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), 12V Battery/Electrical System. My vehicle's 12V battery failed, with the dealership measuring voltage below 10V during the event.”
Filed 09/27/2026 · ODI 11767292
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. 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.”
Filed 12/19/2025 · ODI 11706097
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS alert message was displayed.”
Filed 12/10/2025 · ODI 11704288

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2021 Lexus RX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RX have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus RX. 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 RX?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 71 filed with NHTSA (66%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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