Representative photoEngine repair for a 2021 Lexus RX
Engine repair for the 2021 Lexus RX: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.0 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2021 Lexus RX for engine repair
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2021 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,975 | US$3,125 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $3,286 | $3,410 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2021 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (48), unknown or other (8) and structure (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | 2023-12-20 | 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... |
| 21V043000 | 2021-02-03 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap | 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." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the RX
Need engine work for your 2021 Lexus RX? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
About your RX
If you have the service history of your RX, have it ready for the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Under the hood: the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Questions first?
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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