Is the 2021 LEXUS RX safe to drive?

The 2021 LEXUS RX has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 23V865000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What Happened

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor is a critical component that helps determine whether the front passenger air bag should deploy during a crash. In your 2020-2021 Toyota or Lexus model, a short circuit in this sensor could prevent the air bag from working properly.

Risk if Unfixed

If the OCS sensor fails, and you're in a crash, the front passenger air bag may not deploy. This increases the risk of serious injury to the passenger.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will inspect and replace the OCS sensor if necessary, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and wait for a notification letter from Toyota, which will be mailed in phases through January 2026.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V865000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 23V865000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?