2021 Lexus UX recalls

No safety recalls, 4 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Lexus UX in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
4Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Lexus UX owner complaints

4 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Tires2
Wheels1
Air Bags1

Recent complaints

January 1, 2026Wheels

I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a defective Bridgestone tire on my 2021 Lexus UX250h, purchased new in 2021. At 32,000 miles, the [front left] tire shows abnormal tread tearing and separation, while the other tires show normal wear. This is not consistent with standard aging and indicates a potential defect and not normal wear. My attempts to Resolve it was following Bridgestone’s warranty process through Lexus and a Bridgestone dealer. Bridgestone dealer inspected the tire and blamed alignment, despite recent alignment and proper rotations done at Discount Tire Center on October 8,2025 and regularly. The wheel alignment did not show any tear. According to Lexus, Bridgestone

April 6, 2025Tires

225/50/18 Tires have less that 2000 miles on them and they are pealing at the treads. Literally whole chunks are falling off the tires…looks like someone has been picking and pulling off pieces of my tires.

September 15, 2023Tires

Tires came new with car in 2021. The two front tires are chunking. Back tires appear to be fine. Car is not out of alignment, has never been in an accident, no off roading or parking on gravel surfaces. Took it to a Lexus dealer and service rep. says he's never seen a car like this. I contacted Bridgestone, they say there are no recalls - call reference number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

July 18, 2023Air BagsCrash

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus UX250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he T-boned another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2021 Lexus UX recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Lexus UX have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Lexus UX. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Lexus UX problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is tires (2 reports), followed by wheels.

Is the 2021 Lexus UX safe?

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

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

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