Is the 2021 Lexus ES350 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Lexus ES350 ranks #13 of 17 among ES350 model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES350?

The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 4,008 miles.

Does the 2021 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Lexus ES350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Lexus ES350?

EPA rates the 2021 Lexus ES350 at 25.5 MPG combined (22 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2021 Lexus ES350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2021 Lexus ES350 has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #13 highest of 17 ES350 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #13 of 17 ES350 years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year: 2019; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 25.5; 22 city / 31.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2021 Lexus ES350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2021 Lexus ES350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 22 MPG
Highway: 31.5 MPG
Combined: 25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,550; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2021 compared with other ES350 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2019	Best	13	5	2	25.5
2020	Caution	56	5	1	25.5
2021	Good	25	5	0	25.5
2022	No verdict	6	2	0	25.5
2023	No verdict	0	1	0	25.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Lexus ES350 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Lexus ES350 ranks #13 of 17 among ES350 model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES350?: The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 4,008 miles.
Does the 2021 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Lexus ES350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Lexus ES350?: EPA rates the 2021 Lexus ES350 at 25.5 MPG combined (22 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.