2021 Lexus ES recalls

1 safety recall, 28 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

20212020
1Recalls
28Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Lexus ES recall list

Air Bags recall

23V-865
December 20, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 ES owner complaints

28 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags25
Steering2
Unknown or Other1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

July 29, 2026Unknown or Other1 injury

On or July 28, 2026, I experienced a safety incident involving the driver’s side power window on my 2021 Lexus ES. The vehicle was running, and I reached through the driver’s side window to retrieve an item being handed to me. Without me pressing or activating the window switch, the driver’s window unexpectedly quickly closed on my arm. It trapped my right forearm. I could not get my arm out for several minutes and attempted to open the window with both the switch and manually using all my force from my upper body to try to free my right arm. The associate also tried to push the window back open but it would not budge. I had also tried opened the driver’s door to see if that would cause the

December 17, 2025Air Bags

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES-300H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

October 29, 2025Air Bags

Still no parts for fix

September 30, 2025Air Bags

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES 300H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The contact called the dealer for over a year for parts availability updates and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

June 30, 2025Air Bags

Recall on my vehicle has been out for 1.5 years. Dealer states no parts yet & that I should be fine. But I don’t feel safe if my passenger air bag won’t deploy in any emergency.

2021 Lexus ES recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Lexus ES have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Lexus ES. The most recent, filed December 20, 2023, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2021 Lexus ES problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (25 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2021 Lexus ES safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Lexus ES.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Lexus ES?

Contact any authorized Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.