Lexus · IS · 2021
2021 Lexus IS
0
Recalls
2
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Lexus IS has no recalls and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2021 Lexus IS
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 2
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
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This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
2 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRASHMar 30, 2025
I was in a vehicle accident on March 30. A accident that could have been avoided if the horn on the IS350 2021 was louder. The vehicle that collided into my vehicle was a Dodge Ram that was hauling a travel trailer which was what hit me. I tried honking various times to let the driver know that I was present and that they were merging onto my lane and I believe due to the weak sound of the horns installed in these vehicles the driver of the other car did not hear my warnings and collided into me.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 4, 2023
The sunroof exploded while driving on a freeway. No rocks were involved, very loud explosion. Sun shade was closed, which prevented glass from getting inside car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus IS have?
The 2021 Lexus IS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Lexus IS?
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Lexus IS.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Lexus IS?
The 2021 Lexus IS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus IS?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Lexus IS are unknown or other (2 reports).
Does the 2021 Lexus IS have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2021 Lexus IS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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