Model year 2021 · Lexus

2021 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus RX. The most recent was reported on December 20, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RX, RX HYBRID, RX350.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus RX, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V865000	December 20, 2023	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
21V043000	February 3, 2021	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V865000Manufacturer no. 23TA15, 23LA03

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2023
Owner notification: October 31, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 999,901 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX, RX HYBRID

Defect summary

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 deploying.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V865000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V043000Manufacturer no. 21LA01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Report received by NHTSA: February 3, 2021
Owner notification: April 1, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,081 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX350

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V043000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 20, 2023.