2021 Lexus UX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 1, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other UX years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus UX. That ranks 2nd out of 3 UX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Lexus UX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2
Air Bags1 · ~30,000 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires250%———
Air Bags125%30,000——
Wheels125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2023: 2202322025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Lexus UX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus UX.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a defective Bridgestone tire on my 2021 Lexus UX250h, purchased new in 2021. At 32,000 miles, the [front left] tire shows abnormal tread tearing and separation, while the other tires show normal wear. This is not consistent with standard aging and…

Wheels · received Jan 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11708130

225/50/18 Tires have less that 2000 miles on them and they are pealing at the treads. Literally whole chunks are falling off the tires…looks like someone has been picking and pulling off pieces of my tires.

Tires · received Apr 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653019

Tires came new with car in 2021. The two front tires are chunking. Back tires appear to be fine. Car is not out of alignment, has never been in an accident, no off roading or parking on gravel surfaces. Took it to a Lexus dealer and service rep. says he's never seen a car like this. I contacted…

Tires · received Sep 15, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11544826

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus UX250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he T-boned another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was…

Air Bags · received Jul 18, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11532924

Other Lexus UX years

← 2020 UX · 2022 UX →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 UX10
202140
2020 UX50

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report tires, air bags, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Lexus UX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Lexus UX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other UX model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.