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2021 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Lexus RX350, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-043 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

2021 Lexus RX350
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Lexus RX350 has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

2021 Lexus RX350 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.

95%repaired · 2023 Q1

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 21V-043 · Feb 3, 2021 · 1,081 vehicles · 1,032 repaired

Risk. During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RX350 owners report

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

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON US HIGHWAY 82 AND MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I KNOW THE DOOR WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED BEFORE I BEGAN DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR AUDIBLE ALARMS UNTIL THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Complaint 11383206 · Dec 13, 2020 · 60 miles

Own a 2021 RX350?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.