2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
The 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 1,999,802 vehicles.
Recall 23V865000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 999,901 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V865000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 999,901 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID.
Safety Rating for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LSB001422 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the sliding roof assembly when it is in the tilted open position while driving over a bumpy road. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to...
L-SB-0035-21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. This may be due to small amounts of air within the brake actuator assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this...
L-TT-0297-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
L-SB-0005-21 — SERVICE BRAKES
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. This may be due to small amounts of air within the brake actuator assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this...
L-SB-0042-20 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corroding and begin to seize, increasing the effort required to...
L-SB-0042-20 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corroding and begin to seize, increasing the effort required to...
L-SB-0025-20 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2021 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX HYBRID
- 2016 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 18 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 3 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 2 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID (current)
- 2022 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2023 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2024 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 1 complaint
- 2025 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2026 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints