2021 Lexus RX Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2021 Lexus RX, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tire (Bridgestone Ecopia 422 Plus 235/55R 20 102V M+S) failed within seconds while driving on the highway at 70 MPH. Luckily I did not lose control and was able to steer the car from the middle lane to the birm thanks to the semi driver on my right who allowed us to get off the road quickly. There was almost no rubber remaining on the rim and the tire pressure sensor was gone. The tow truck driver and NTB tire technician said the tire appeared to have failed due to delamination of the steel belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11703747, filed 2025-12“I had previously owned a 2018 Lexus RX350L that came with OEM Michelin Premier LTX tires. That car handled very well on rain, snow and ice. I eventually replaced those tires with Continental Crosscontact LX25 that were even better to the point that I woud say they were excellent on snow and ice. When I purchased my 2021 Lexus RX350 F Sport, it came with Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tires in 235 / 55 R 20. The Bridgestone tires were more prone to hydroplaning but I was able to adjust driving in wet rainy situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #11447138, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2021 Lexus RX
47 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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