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2021 Lexus RX
Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2021 Lexus RX, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.
The 2021 Lexus RX has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.
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Open recalls
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Complaints
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Overall safety
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2021 Lexus RX recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
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.
2021 Lexus RX owner complaints (0)
No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2021 Lexus RX.
Checking a used Lexus RX before you buy
The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2021 RX in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular RX's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.
Before you buy a 2021 Lexus RX in Alberta:
- Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
- Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.
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2021 Lexus RX — questions and answers
Does the 2021 Lexus RX have any recalls?+
Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2021 Lexus RX. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
How many complaints does the 2021 Lexus RX have?+
NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2021 Lexus RX in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.
Is the 2021 Lexus RX safe?+
NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2021 Lexus RX. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.
How do I check a 2021 Lexus RX VIN?+
Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.
Are recall repairs on a Lexus free?+
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Lexus dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.
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