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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Lexus GS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 21 |
| Air bags | 3 | 13 |
| Power train | 3 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 13 |
| Suspension | 2 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8 |
| Engine | 2 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GS, GS300, GS430.
Latest reports
- Steering
“STEERING WENT OUT. *TR”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus gs300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed.”
- Electrical system
“Door locks actuator failure on passenger front, passenger rear. Unable to open doors manually or remotely via key fob.”
Other Lexus GS model years
Other Lexus models
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- 2001 IS0 recalls28 complaints
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- 2001 LX1 recall5 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
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- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2001 Lexus GS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus GS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Lexus GS. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Lexus GS?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Lexus GS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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