NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus GX 460 Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus GX 460 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Lexus GX 460 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, precluding a direct comparison with vehicles that have received NHTSA star ratings. This absence of evaluation means no Safety Index score can be computed for the model year. The vehicle’s record does, however, present a clean slate in terms of post-sale issues: zero recalls have been issued, and only two owner complaints are on file with NHTSA. Neither complaint alleges any crash, fire, injury, or death. While limited, this data suggests a non-alarming burden of owner-reported safety incidents. However, the lack of crash-test results prevents an assessment of its impact protection capabilities.
The 2021 Lexus GX 460 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls for that model year, and falls in the Clean burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus GX 460?
The 2021 Lexus GX 460 carries no recalls, a notable administrative achievement. Its record shows only two unverified consumer complaints submitted to NHTSA. These complaints describe a concern with seat behavior and another with lane departure function. Neither complaint has been associated with any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This record places the 2021 GX 460 in the "Clean" recall and complaint burden band, a measure of administrative history, not structural crashworthiness. No crash-test data for the 2021 model year is available from NHTSA. For context, the 2023 GX 460 was evaluated, achieving a Safety Index of 82; this score applies solely to that specific model year and cannot be extrapolated to the 2021 GX 460.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus GX 460 have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus GX 460 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns for this model year, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with any recall action.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus GX 460?
Two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 GX 460. The alleged problem areas are the Seats, cited in one report, and Lane Departure systems, cited in one report. Neither report alleges a crash, fire, injury, or death. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus GX 460?
Before purchasing a specific 2021 GX 460, run its VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall action is pending on that individual vehicle. Zero fleet-level recalls does not guarantee a clean VIN-level result.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Lexus GX 460, so no federal Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2021 GX 460, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued for this model year.
- Only two unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with alleged concerns in the Seats and Lane Departure categories and no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- The 2023 GX 460 has received a NHTSA Safety Index of 82, which applies solely to that tested year and cannot be applied to the 2021 model year.
FAQ2021 Lexus GX 460 safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus GX 460 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus GX 460 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus GX 460 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lexus GX 460?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Lexus GX 460. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus GX 460 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.