2021 Lexus LS: common problems and reliability
One of the better LS years.
6 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2021 LS?The 2021 Lexus LS has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other LS years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the LS?
Across the 27 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 182 (2008). With 6 complaints, the 2021 LS sits below the model's median of 23.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 LS
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 24V275000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
What owners say across generations
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LS. See the full LS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LS listings typically run $35,857–$43,700.
Other LS model years
Compare every LS year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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