2021 Lexus Es Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 7 (XV70) — 2019–2025.

20202022
Complaints
28
per 10K Sold
6.2
US Sales
45,406
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Lexus Es.

Airbags
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2021 Lexus Es

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.

23V865000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~999,901 affected

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.

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2021 Lexus Es — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2021 Lexus Es has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Airbags (25 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Lexus Es include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Lexus Es have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 999,901 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Lexus Es?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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