2021 Lexus UX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2021 Lexus UX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2021 Lexus UX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2021 Lexus UX.

Most common 2021 Lexus UX problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Air Bags1
Wheels1

What owners report

2026-01-01, Wheels
I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a defective Bridgestone tire on my 2021 Lexus UX250h, purchased new in 2021. At 32,000 miles, the [front left] tire shows abnormal tread tearing and separation, while the other tires show normal wear. This is not consistent with standard aging and indicates a potential defect and not normal wear. My attempts to Resolve it was following Bridgestone’s warranty process through Lexus and a Bridgestone dealer. Bridgestone dealer inspected the tire and blamed alignment, despite recent alignment and proper rotations done at Discount Tire Center on October 8,2025 and regularly. The wheel alignment did not show any tear. According to Lexus, Bridgest
2025-04-06, Tires
225/50/18 Tires have less that 2000 miles on them and they are pealing at the treads. Literally whole chunks are falling off the tires…looks like someone has been picking and pulling off pieces of my tires.
2023-09-15, Tires
Tires came new with car in 2021. The two front tires are chunking. Back tires appear to be fine. Car is not out of alignment, has never been in an accident, no off roading or parking on gravel surfaces. Took it to a Lexus dealer and service rep. says he's never seen a car like this. I contacted Bridgestone, they say there are no recalls - call reference number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-07-18, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus UX250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he T-boned another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2021 Lexus UX questions

Does the 2021 Lexus UX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2021 Lexus UX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus UX?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Air Bags (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Lexus UX 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.

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