NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus LS 500h Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus LS 500h 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 500h presents an incomplete safety profile, as NHTSA has not subjected this model to crash testing. Consequently, it carries no federal star ratings and lacks an independently computed Safety Index score. The available data, however, paints a positive picture regarding owner-reported issues and recall activity: the LS 500h maintains a "Clean" burden band for both recalls and complaints. The record shows zero open recall campaigns and only a single unverified owner complaint, which reports no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While these factors suggest a low incidence of post-sale safety concerns, the absence of crash-test performance data limits a comprehensive safety assessment.
The 2021 Lexus LS 500h was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus LS 500h?
The 2021 Lexus LS 500h has no federal safety recall campaigns, a rare achievement. This means no components on record have been flagged for a federal safety correction for this model year. A single complaint, categorized as "Unknown or Other," is on file with NHTSA; it lacks any associated crash, fire, injury, or fatality data, limiting its interpretative value. This absence of documented recall activity and minimal complaint volume places the 2021 LS 500h in the "Clean" burden band, a designation reflecting its record, not its crash safety performance. No tested sibling years exist within NHTSA's program for this model, leaving no adjacent federal crash data to provide context for this generation of the vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus LS 500h have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus LS 500h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components are named in any recall, no park-outside advisory applies, and no do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus LS 500h?
NHTSA's complaint database shows one total report for the 2021 Lexus LS 500h. The component category logged is Unknown or Other. This is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed by NHTSA or any manufacturer investigation.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus LS 500h?
Before purchase, run the specific VIN through NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued after the data we cover. A clean record at the model-year level does not guarantee a specific unit is recall-free.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Lexus LS 500h, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 model year, meaning no federal safety corrections have been mandated for any component on this vehicle.
- Only one consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, categorized under Unknown or Other, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged in that report.
- Shoppers should verify their individual unit at nhtsa.gov using the VIN lookup, as recall activity can be added after the record snapshot used here.
FAQ2021 Lexus LS 500h safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus LS 500h 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 500h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus LS 500h 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 500h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Lexus LS 500h. 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 LS 500h 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.