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2021 Lexus ES airbags problems

25 complaints (89% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
25
of this car's complaints
89%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lexus ES airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported December 20, 2023 · 999,901 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Recall number 23V865000 · Recall details

What 2021 Lexus ES owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 17, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES-300H. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Airbags · CA

Still no parts for fix

Filed Sep 30, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES 300H. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The contact called the dealer for over a year for parts availability updates and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Airbags · CA

Recall on my vehicle has been out for 1.5 years. Dealer states no parts yet & that I should be fine. But I don’t feel safe if my passenger air bag won’t deploy in any emergency.

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Airbags · NJ

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 13, 2025 · Airbags · MD

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Airbags · CO

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES 300H. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 8, 2025 · Airbags · VA

Air bag recall in december 2023 still no remedy available !

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES300H. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2021 Lexus ES airbags

Does the 2021 Lexus ES have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the airbags of the 2021 Lexus ES, 89% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2021 Lexus ES airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Lexus ES airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 23V865000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Lexus ES have bad airbags?

The Lexus ES model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (37 complaints), 2007 (34 complaints) and 2011 (27 complaints).

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