2021 Western Star 57xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Western Star 57x. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-227 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Western Star 57x has problems

0 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

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

2 recalls

2021 Western Star 57x 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.

79%repaired · 2025 Q3

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 22V-817 · Nov 1, 2022 · 219,390 vehicles · 173,424 repaired

Risk. Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2024 Q2

Structure: body

Recall 22V-227 · Apr 7, 2022 · 2,284 vehicles · 1,770 repaired

Risk. A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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 Western Star.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other 57x 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 57x median. How we score

'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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