Worst 2021 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 47 | 3 | — | 12,667 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 3 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Lexus Rx
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,999,802 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Lexus Rx Years
Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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