The 2021 Lexus RX350 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2021 Lexus RX350 in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
NHTSA recall 21V043000 · Feb 3, 2021 · 1,081 vehicles
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2021 Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD Later Release
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
17.9%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2021 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Later Release
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
16.4%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2021 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Early Release
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
16.4%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2021 Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD Early Release
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
17.9%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
RX 350
23mpg combined
City / highway
20 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel
RX 350 L
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
RX 350 AWD
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
RX 350 L AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 25 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Structure Body
1
0
0
0
—
Unknown or other
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Dec 13, 2020 · 60 milesStructure › Body I WAS DRIVING HOME ON US HIGHWAY 82 AND MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I KNOW THE DOOR WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED BEFORE I BEGAN DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR AUDIBLE ALARMS UNTIL THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
