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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Lexus IS 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 component35
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 17 |
| Tires | 5 | 14 |
| Power train | 4 | 11 |
| Suspension | 4 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 11 |
| Air bags | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 6 |
| Structure | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Engine crank pulley/harmonic balancer came apart while driving.”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus is 300. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning.”
- Suspension
“As the original owner of this make/model I have noticed that it goes through tires like not other call I have ever known. I am lucky to get 10-12k miles from a set of tires.”
Other Lexus IS model years
Other Lexus models
- 2001 RX0 recalls188 complaints
- 2001 ES0 recalls31 complaints
- 2001 GS0 recalls24 complaints
- 2001 LS0 recalls57 complaints
- 2001 LX1 recall5 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2001 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Lexus IS. 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 IS?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Lexus IS?
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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