2021 Lexus UX Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Lexus UX. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a defective bridgestone tire on my 2021 lexus ux250h, purchased new in 2021. At 32,000 miles, the [front left] tire shows abnormal tread tearing and separation, while the other tires show normal wear. This is not consistent with standard aging and…”
“225/50/18 tires have less that 2000 miles on them and they are pealing at the treads. Literally whole chunks are falling off the tires…looks like someone has been picking and pulling off pieces of my tires.”
“Tires came new with car in 2021. The two front tires are chunking. Back tires appear to be fine. Car is not out of alignment, has never been in an accident, no off roading or parking on gravel surfaces. Took it to a lexus dealer and service rep. Says he's never seen a car like this. I contacted…”
“The contact owns a 2021 lexus ux250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, he t-boned another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Lexus UX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.