CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Lexus ES has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (25 reports).
2021 Lexus ES recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Most common 2021 Lexus ES problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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 could not get my arm out for several minutes and attempted to open the window with both the switch and manually using all my force from my upper body to try to free my right arm. The associate also tried to push the window back open but it would not budge. I had also tried opened the driverâs door to see if that would 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 contact had not experienced a failure.
Still no parts for fix
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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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.
2021 Lexus ES questions
Does the 2021 Lexus ES have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Lexus ES: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (25), Steering (2), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Lexus ES has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.