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2021 Lexus LSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Lexus LS, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-275 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 80%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Lexus LS has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Exterior lighting10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 Lexus LS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2026 Q1

Occupant classification: front passenger

Recall 24V-275 · Apr 17, 2024 · 509 vehicles · 407 repaired

Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other LS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert TAS Lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either.…
Complaint 11740217 · May 26, 2026

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