Worst 2021 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 47 | 3 | — | 12,667 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Lexus Rx
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 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.
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2021 Lexus Rx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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