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2021 Lexus LS Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Lexus LS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2021 Lexus LS separately as LS Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Lexus LS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Lexus LS owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus LS, describing incidents dated January 7, 2024 to February 21, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11740217 · Filed May 26, 2026
My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert TAS Lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either. They’ve…
ODI #11734508 · Filed April 29, 2026
Both headlight assemblies on a 2021 Lexus LS 500 show external lens delamination, along with visible condensation inside the sealed units. The vehicle has been garage kept, has not been involved in any accidents, and has no external damage to the headlight assemblies. The outer lens surfaces are…
ODI #11654618 · Filed April 14, 2025
I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me

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Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #24V275000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported April 17, 2024 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 509 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 24LA03 · Owners notified June 7, 2024

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Lexus LS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus LS.

Engine

ODI #11740217

Incident: February 21, 2026 · Filed: May 26, 2026

My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert TAS Lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either. They’ve had the car for 3 months and since they don’t know how to fix it they are telling me to just replace the engine with a used engine at a cost of $25,000. The vehicle is just out of warranty and Toyota/Lexus is refusing to cover any of the costs. The vehicle was serviced regularly so this shouldn’t have happened. This is a common problem with this model of engine. I believe it’s a design flaw as this model engine is assembled at different plants/locations and over long periods of time that would indicate a design flaw and not due to Toyota’s official stance of debris left in engine block during assembly. Toyota should recall and replace all these engines at no charge to the owner of the vehicle.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11734508

Incident: June 1, 2025 · Filed: April 29, 2026

Both headlight assemblies on a 2021 Lexus LS 500 show external lens delamination, along with visible condensation inside the sealed units. The vehicle has been garage kept, has not been involved in any accidents, and has no external damage to the headlight assemblies. The outer lens surfaces are deteriorating, and moisture is present inside components that are designed to be sealed. The condition has progressively worsened over time. These issues reduce headlight clarity and light output, negatively affecting forward visibility during nighttime driving and creating a potential safety hazard.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11654618

Incident: April 13, 2025 · Filed: April 14, 2025

I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me

Tires

ODI #11626674

Incident: July 12, 2024 · Filed: November 21, 2024

OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL440 RFT 245/45 R20 These tires have not retained recommended air pressure for more than a few weeks at a time since new. Inspection earlier this year by a Bridgestone dealer found no problem with a tire that had lost 5 psi in a week. The tire subsequently began making a rotational noise that the Lexus dealer diagnosed as a slipped belt. Having replaced the defective tire, I now have the same noise symptoms arising in another tire. The dealer can find no reason for the chronic air loss in the two left side tires which, given the developing rotational noise, I expect will soon have similar belt failure. Dealer personnel admit that these tires are problematic. Bridgestone customer service has been unresponsive.

Wheels

ODI #11565488

Incident: January 7, 2024 · Filed: January 14, 2024

The car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. Car has manufacturer installed tires.

Other Lexus LS model years

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