There are no safety recalls for the 2021 Lexus ES350, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2021 Lexus ES350 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2021 Lexus ES350 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Wheels · reported Dec 13, 2022
While driving my 2021 Lexus ES 350 on a Interstate Highway 495 known as the Long Island Expressway my vehicle went over a small pot hole in the road way and the tires side wall was punctured resulting in a flat tire. I replaced the tire having only 4,555 miles on this new vehicle. Following this incident I once again drove over obstruction more than 4 inches and had both the drivers side tire and the drivers side rear tire side walls punctured with the additional damage of the drivers side front rim so badly damaged it had to be replaced. My specific safety issue is these low profile tires are…
Forward Collision Avoidance · at 8,000 miles · reported Jun 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the brakes inadvertently was activated. The automatic braking system engaged and the vehicle had to be shifted to park, turned off, and restarted to operate correctly. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that several months later the failure recurred. The contact stated that while turning out of a parking lot the automatic braking system engaged and the vehicle…
Wheels · reported Apr 19, 2022
My car had 3 tire/wheel issues in less than 4 months. Left me stranded on the side of the road. Was told this is a common issue. Basically Lexus knows they have a problem but do not have plans to fix other than offer insurance. It is costly repair. The bigger issue is the safety one. I believe that sometime this will cause a severe accident. I felt so strongly I sold the car back to Lexus. We were surprised at the total lack of concern shown to us. We had 2 episodes in MI and 1 in FL. I was told that an office manger had 3 blow outs this year. Also another customer that had just had her car a…
Exterior Lighting · reported Sep 20, 2021
My opened vehicle doors can not be seen in the path of other vehicle drivers when standing outside the opened vehicle door blocking the light on the vehicle doors. To solve this problem I added a Fluorescent Yellow/Green Retro-Reflective Tape to the lower interior door edge of each vehicle door that is automatically illuminated by another vehicle drivers headlights at night to allow another vehicle a visual warning and the added time to allow accident avoidance to occur. I also contacted the New York City Dept. of Transportation that also includes the police department and learned that with…
Structure · at 15 miles · reported Mar 15, 2021
When I opened my vehicle door at night and exiting my vehicle the vehicle door does not provide a visual warning to other vehicle drivers in the path of my 2021 lexus es 350. I did an investigation and found that all opening doors on all 17 million vehicle doors do not provide an added zone of illumination that is automatically illuminated by another vehicle drivers headlight to allow accident avoidance to occur. I petitioned NHTSA and received no reply to my "fix" to make possible a new FMVSS 108 to solve this contributory cause of opened vehicle door pedestrian deaths. The application to add…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2021 Lexus ES350 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lexus ES350?
Owners report wheels problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.