Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Lexus ES
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Lexus ES has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 28 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V865000 OCS Sensors May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 28 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 28 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Lexus ES maintains an above-average reliability rating, with very few complaints primarily related to the airbag system. Other critical systems report minimal issues, indicating strong overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Persistent airbag warning light
- Unresponsive steering
- Braking system noise or irregularity
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Lexus ES at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.