Model year 2021 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2021 Lexus LX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Lexus LX at 14 mpg combined across 1 version. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.

Safety recalls

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EPA combined mpg

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NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2021 Lexus LX recalls

We could not find the 2021 Lexus LX in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2021 Lexus LX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2021 Lexus LX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
LX 5705.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speed4-Wheel DrivePremium12/16/14 mpg$5,850636

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2021 Lexus LX crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2021 Lexus LX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Lexus LX 570 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2021 Lexus LX owner complaints

We could not match the 2021 Lexus LX to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus LX model years

Lexus LX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 LX19–20 mpg11—
2025 LX19–20 mpg10—
2024 LX19 mpg43—
2023 LX19 mpg513—
2022 LX19 mpg65—
2020 LX14 mpg01—
2019 LX15 mpg21—
2018 LX15 mpg24—
2017 LX15 mpg11—
2016 LX15 mpg12—
2015 LX14 mpg20—

All Lexus LX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Lexus models

2021 Lexus ES2021 Lexus GX2021 Lexus IS2021 Lexus LC2021 Lexus LS2021 Lexus NX2021 Lexus RC2021 Lexus RX2021 Lexus UX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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