2021 Lexus RX air bags problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2021 Lexus RX — 68% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
filed Dec 19, 2025
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS alert message was displayed. The passenger’s side seat belt warning light was illuminated for two minutes. The contact…”
filed Dec 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX-450H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that whenever a handbag was placed on the front passenger’s seat, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local…”
filed Dec 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor…Campaign 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
Air Bags problems in other RX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RX | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 RX | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 RX | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 RX | 21 | 48% |
| 2019 RX | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 RX | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 RX | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 RX | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 RX | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 RX | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 RX | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 RX | 6 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Lexus RX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.