NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus LS Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus LS has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Lexus LS has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving consumers without star ratings from the NHTSA program. This absence of data means no federal safety conclusion can be drawn for the model year. The vehicle's record shows one recall campaign and five owner complaints, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities documented. This limited data set, while not comprehensive, presents no immediate red flags.
The 2021 Lexus LS was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus LS?
The 2021 Lexus LS has no federal crash test ratings. NHTSA did not publish frontal, side, or rollover test results for this model year. Its safety profile is therefore shaped entirely by post-sale events. On that front, the LS falls into the Light recall and complaint burden band, the lowest tier in our ranking system. A single recall addresses a front passenger air bag occupant classification sensor, a critical component for proper restraint function. Five owner complaints are on file, each for a different component, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus LS have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus LS carries one recall, covering the front-passenger air bag occupant classification sensor. The campaign spans 2018 to 2021 LS500 and 2018 to 2020 LS500 Hybrid vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data for this campaign. Owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed on their specific vehicle.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V275000
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2024-04-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus LS?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus LS, spread across Engine, Exterior Lighting, Tires, Wheels, and an Unknown or Other category, one report each. All are unverified consumer allegations. None of the five reports involve a crash, a fire, an injury, or a fatality.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus LS?
The 2021 Lexus LS has an open recall regarding its air bag occupant classification sensor. Prospective buyers of a used 2021 LS should confirm the remedy has been completed for any specific unit by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov. An unremedied recall remains the seller's responsibility.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Lexus LS, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year and no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn from federal test data.
- The one recall on record targets the front-passenger air bag occupant classification sensor across 2018 to 2021 LS500 vehicles, a restraint-system component whose proper function directly affects air bag deployment decisions in a crash.
- Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA covering Engine, Exterior Lighting, Tires, Wheels, and an Unknown or Other category, all unverified allegations, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded among them.
- Owners and prospective buyers should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the air bag sensor recall has been completed, as remedy status varies by individual vehicle.
FAQ2021 Lexus LS safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus LS 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 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus LS have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 Lexus LS. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lexus LS?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Lexus LS. 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 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.