NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus LS 500 Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus LS 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Lexus LS 500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its structural safety profile unassessed by federal star ratings. The vehicle's record, however, does present a notable absence of federal safety interventions: zero recalls are on file, and only a single owner complaint has been registered, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this indicates a clean recall and complaint burden band, the lack of crash-test data precludes any definitive conclusion regarding its crashworthiness based solely on NHTSA's published information.
The 2021 Lexus LS 500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data at nhtsa.gov.
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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus LS 500?
Zero recalls have been issued for the 2021 Lexus LS 500, indicating no manufacturer-identified safety defects have triggered federal campaigns for this model year. This places the vehicle in the Clean burden band, the lightest tier in the recall-and-complaint framework. A single owner complaint has been filed, but it contains no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death, falling instead into an unclassified component category. This provides little indication of any concentrated safety concern. The absence of tested sibling years in NHTSA data means no adjacent crash-test results are available for contextual reference. For a vehicle of this age, a Clean band suggests a minimal federal paper trail regarding safety issues, though the data itself is limited.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus LS 500 have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus LS 500 has zero NHTSA recalls on file. There are no recall campaigns associated with this model year, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders tied to any recall action. Shoppers should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as the recall record can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus LS 500?
One owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus LS 500. That single report is categorized under the component group Unknown Or Other. It involves no alleged crash, no alleged fire, no alleged injury, and no alleged death. All NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations and have not been independently confirmed.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus LS 500?
Any used 2021 Lexus LS 500 buyer should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase. A clean model-year record does not guarantee that a specific unit has had all applicable service work completed by a prior owner.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Lexus LS 500, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2021 model year, meaning no manufacturer-identified safety defect has triggered a federal recall campaign for this vehicle.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, categorized under Unknown Or Other, with no alleged crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as the recall database is updated continuously and unit-level results may differ from the model-year aggregate.
FAQ2021 Lexus LS 500 safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus LS 500 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus LS 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus LS 500 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 LS 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Lexus LS 500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus LS 500 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.