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2021 Lexus RX 350: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

70 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 70 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 14.0

Air Bags47Unknown Or Other8Structure5Forward Collision Avoidance4Seat Belts4Service Brakes3

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS alert message was displayed. The passenger’s side seat belt warning light was illuminated for two minutes. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the r…
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX-450H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that whenever a handbag was placed on the front passenger’s seat, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t…

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 23 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,650

Fuel (your region) $2,650
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 5) $1,809

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,659vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lexus RX 350?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Air Bags (47 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2021 Lexus RX 350 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 78/100, computed from 70 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2021 Lexus RX 350 really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

78RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 70 NHTSA complaints on record (14.0/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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