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2001 Lexus RX 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.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2001 Lexus RX
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component195
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 138 | 71 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 7 |
| Air bags | 10 | 5 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
6 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, merged from NHTSA model names RX, RX300.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“on [XXX] traveling NB on [XXX] during a green light to make a left turn WB on [XXX] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 RX300 Lexus and was cited.”
- Tires
“225 / 70 R 16 A tire shop inspected my tires and said that all 4 of my belts are separating and indicated to me a convex shape that peaks in the center of the steel belt.”
- Tires
“vehicle parked, came out next morning, tire had 5" split on sidewall, completely deflated original purchase date 12/11/21 tires have 5320 miles on them from new tire sidewall failed 5/15/2023 tire size 225 70R 16…”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20054 recalls194 complaints
- 20046 recalls327 complaints
- 20030 recalls29 complaints
- 20020 recalls100 complaints
- 20010 recalls188 complaints
- 20000 recalls245 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2001 ES0 recalls31 complaints
- 2001 IS0 recalls28 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 RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Lexus RX. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Lexus RX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 138 complaints out of 195 filed with NHTSA (71%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Lexus RX?
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.
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