NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus RC 300 Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus RC 300 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Lexus RC 300, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean burden band, zero recalls on file, and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. That picture is drawn entirely from recall and complaint data, not from any crash-safety evaluation, and the absence of a test result should not be read as a positive or negative safety signal on its own.
The 2021 Lexus RC 300 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Clean 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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus RC 300?
The 2021 Lexus RC 300 sits in the Clean burden band, the result of a record showing zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints. No safety campaigns were opened against any component, and no owner-reported allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database for this specific model year. The Clean designation reflects that administrative picture only. It is not a substitute for crash-test data, which does not exist for this vehicle. No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA records MotorCaliber covers, so there is no adjacent federal crash result to reference for structural context. The absence of complaints and recalls is a meaningful data point, but shoppers should weigh it alongside the fact that no independent federal impact evaluation was conducted on this model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus RC 300 have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus RC 300 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a recall, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Owners should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus RC 300?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2021 Lexus RC 300. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. Because no complaints exist in the federal database, there are no unverified allegations to characterize for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus RC 300?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Lexus RC 300, run the specific VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns apply to that individual vehicle. Recall status is tied to the VIN, not the model year alone, and records are updated continuously.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Lexus RC 300, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 RC 300, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued against this model year.
- NHTSA received zero owner complaints for the 2021 RC 300, so no component has been flagged through the federal complaint system for this model year.
- The Clean burden band assigned to this model year reflects the combined zero-recall and zero-complaint record only, and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for federal impact-test results.
FAQ2021 Lexus RC 300 safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus RC 300 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RC 300 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus RC 300 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 RC 300?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Lexus RC 300. 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 RC 300 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.