NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus RC 350 Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus RC 350 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 350, 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 submitted to NHTSA. That picture is worth noting, but the absence of crash-test data means no structural safety conclusion can be drawn from federal testing.
The 2021 Lexus RC 350 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus RC 350?
The 2021 Lexus RC 350 enters the Safety Desk record with the cleanest possible administrative footprint: zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, which places it in the Clean burden band. That band reflects the absence of federally logged recall campaigns and the absence of consumer-reported safety allegations for this specific model year. It is not a proxy for crash performance. No tested sibling years of this model are on file within the data we cover, so there is no adjacent federal crash-test result to use as a navigational reference. For a five-year-old vehicle, a zero-complaint count is notable simply because older vehicles typically accumulate at least some unverified owner reports over time. The Clean designation stands on its own terms.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus RC 350 have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus RC 350 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no specific components flagged through the recall system for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus RC 350?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2021 Lexus RC 350. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. Because no complaints exist, there are no unverified allegations to characterize.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus RC 350?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Lexus RC 350, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued after the data snapshot used here.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Lexus RC 350, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus RC 350, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued.
- NHTSA has recorded zero owner complaints for the 2021 Lexus RC 350, leaving no unverified allegations about specific components on file.
- Shoppers should verify their individual vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall campaigns can be added after any data snapshot and only a live VIN check confirms current open-recall status.
FAQ2021 Lexus RC 350 safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus RC 350 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 350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus RC 350 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 350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Lexus RC 350. 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 350 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.