2021 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2021 Lexus RX350 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2022 Lexus Rx350
Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2021 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Lexus Rx350 by Throwawayacc222, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 17 RX350 model years — 17th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
60median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Feb 3, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V043000 · 1,081 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2021 vs. other Lexus RX350 years

2007: 167 complaints20071672008: 126 complaints2009: 97 complaints20092010: 94 complaints2011: 30 complaints20112012: 33 complaints2013: 59 complaints20132014: 15 complaints2015: 42 complaints20152016: 58 complaints2017: 46 complaints20172018: 18 complaints2019: 31 complaints20192020: 7 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212022: 10 complaints2023: 4 complaints20234

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Lexus RX350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Lexus RX350, the latest from Feb 3, 2021 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus RX350?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.