Model year guide

2021 Lexus ES

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus ES is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2021 Lexus ES — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Lexus ES at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints27
Typical price$37,225

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Lexus ES recalls 1

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #23V865000 · 20/12/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploy…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may co…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Lexus ES common problems

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

What's a 2021 Lexus ES worth?

Low
$564
Typical price
$37,225
High
$48,035

From 5 comparable 2021 Lexus ES listings.

2021 Lexus ES trims & engines on record

Trims
350 Premium · 300h Premium
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 176 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 202 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 301 hp

2021 Lexus ES vehicles on record

Other Lexus ES model years

2021 Lexus ES — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Lexus ES have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Lexus ES. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus ES?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

How much is a 2021 Lexus ES worth?

Comparable 2021 Lexus ES listings run roughly $564–$48,035, typically around $37,225 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.