2021 Lexus ES Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags)
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…
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.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and attempting to stop, the front driver’s side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or ind”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2024 · Seat belts
“On Nov 9, 2022 I first noticed the problem. When I drove back to home Vancouver, WA from California I used cruise control all the way. I was driving at 70 and ahead of me was traffic. The car in front”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2023 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Lexus ES (ES 250 AWD, ES 300h, ES 350, ES 350 F Sport). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–44 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–43 / 31–44 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus ES Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 10 |
| 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Lexus ES Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus ES Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid
How do I know if my 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V865000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.