2021 Lexus ES recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
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…
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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…
999,901 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Jul 29, 2026 · NC · 1 injured
On or July 28, 2026, I experienced a safety incident involving the driverâs side power window on my 2021 Lexus ES. The vehicle was running, and I reached through the driverâs side window to retrieve an item being handed to me. Without me pressing or activating the window switch, the driverâs window unexpectedly quickly closed on my arm. It trapped my right forearm. I…
Air Bags · Dec 17, 2025 · CA
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…
Air Bags · Oct 29, 2025 · CA
Still no parts for fix
Air Bags · Sep 30, 2025 · CA
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…
Air Bags · Jun 30, 2025 · CA
Recall on my vehicle has been out for 1.5 years. Dealer states no parts yet & that I should be fine. But I donât feel safe if my passenger air bag wonât deploy in any emergency.
Air Bags · Jun 17, 2025 · NJ
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
Air Bags · May 13, 2025 · MD
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. 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…
Air Bags · Apr 16, 2025 · CO
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 unavailable. 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. VIN…
Air Bags · Apr 8, 2025 · VA
Air bag recall in december 2023 still no remedy available !
Air Bags · Mar 27, 2025 · CA
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES300H. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.…
Air Bags · Mar 14, 2025 · CA
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. 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…
Air Bags · Jan 25, 2025 · CA
I received a DMV notice of Vehicle Safety Recall, I contacted the Dealer and they notify me that as of now there is no repair for it. That it is on "Interim notice". That if you need a documentation from the that they can provide it for me. Please let me know how to go about it asap. I like to renew my vehicle registration and I can't do it because of the Recall on my car.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2021 Lexus ES, the most recent one (23V865000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (25), steering (2), service brakes (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2021 Lexus ES?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.