2021 Lexus ES Ultra Luxury
All photo credits
- Photo: 2024 Lexus ES Sedan by Wlb5V, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS ES (XZ10) FIRST FACELIFT BI-BEAM LED HEAD LAMPS by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus ES BGV-8966 right side on Xinsheng South Road 20200809 by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS ES 200 (XZ10) SECOND FACELIFT INTERIOR by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 Lexus ES Ultra Luxury is a 302-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with an ua80e 8-speed direct shift automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $49,000 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 302 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The ES measures 195.9 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,025 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2GR-FKS V6 3.5L DOHC 24-valve; aluminum block and cylinder heads |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve with VVT-iW (intake), VVT-i (exhaust) |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.70 x 3.27 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Injection Type | D-4S (Direct + Port Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | UA80E 8-speed Direct Shift automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.519 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.184 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.05 |
| 4th Gear | 1.491 |
| 5th Gear | 1.234 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.8 |
| 8th Gear | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 4.22 |
| Final Drive | 2.561 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 87 octane unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut-type independent suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing wishbone independent suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.0 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5J split 10-spoke aluminum alloy w/machine finish |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5J split 10-spoke aluminum alloy w/machine finish |
| Tires Front | 215/55R17 all-season (standard); 235/45R18 optional |
| Tires Rear | 215/55R17 all-season (standard); 235/45R18 optional |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.9 in |
| Width | 73.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Front Track | 62.9 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,690 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus ES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 20, 2023 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V865000
28 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus ES
Owner Complaints
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus ES (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 LEXUS ES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.