2021 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#14 most-complained of 14 RX350 years
The 2021 Lexus RX350 has just 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, making it the lowest-complaint year among the 14 model years tracked. It has 1 recall for a fuel system transport hook issue, which is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2021 Lexus RX350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other1 (100%)
- Structure & Body1 (100%)
What owners report
- One owner reported a driver-side door that opened on its own while driving on the highway, with no prior warning lights or alarms.
- This incident occurred at 60 miles, suggesting the issue was present essentially from new.
- No crash or fire was reported in connection with this complaint.
2021 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V043000Feb 3, 2021Fuel System1,081 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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."
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.
2021 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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 RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 RX350 has only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 14th out of 14 in complaint volume (meaning it has the fewest complaints of any year).
- Does the 2021 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V043000) covers a fuel system issue where a rear transport hook may not have been removed before sale. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the main problem area for the 2021 Lexus RX350?
- The only reported problem area is Structure & Body, accounting for 100% of the single complaint on file, involving a door that opened unexpectedly while driving.
- How does the 2021 RX350 compare to other RX350 years?
- The 2021 model has a complaint index of 0, far lower than years like 2010 (100) or 2013 (92), which are marked 'Avoid.' The 2021 year has no verdict assigned but shows the fewest reported issues of any RX350 year.