I was driving home on us highway 82 and my driver side door opened while I was driving. I know the door was completely closed before I began driving. There were no warning lights or audible alarms until the door automatically opened while I was driving.
The worst 2021 Lexus RX350 problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Recall number 21V043000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Lexus RX350 86
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- SPOC: Effective immediately, Lexus is issuing a stop sale on part numbers 85212-YZZ2L-LX & 85212-YZZ2M-LX,...
- DP: The involved vehicles equipped with the Tow Prep Package did not have the Tow Converter installed.
- RL: The involved vehicles equipped with the Tow Prep Packages did not have the Tow Converter installed
- Technical instructions for special service campaign 23LD01 tow converter not installed certain 2021 model...
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a destination
- Obsolete notice
- Droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration
- Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a...
- Condition where the rear combination lamp front corner on the right and/or left-hand side expands and...
- Water leaking from the moon roof when going through a high-pressure rinse cycle car wash
2021 Lexus RX350 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 |
What 2021 Lexus RX350 owners say
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Questions about the 2021 Lexus RX350
Is the 2021 Lexus RX350 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Lexus RX350, fewer than a typical RX350 model year.
What is the 2021 Lexus RX350 year score?
The 2021 Lexus RX350 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus RX350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lexus RX350?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RX350 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Lexus RX350 have the most body problems?
The Lexus RX350 model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (24 complaints), 2007 (21 complaints) and 2009 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Lexus RX350 get?
Official estimates for the 2021 Lexus RX350 range from 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 27 highway.
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