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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Lexus IS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 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 component45
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 11 |
| Tires | 5 | 11 |
| Power train | 5 | 11 |
| Suspension | 4 | 9 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2 |
3 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
- Suspension
“Problem started when car was in for repair of wheel alignment wheels got stolen from dealer collision center lexus not car goes out of alignment while driving on a rough road wearing out tires compliantly about 3 set of…”
- Unknown or other
“Melting dashboard and around the gear shift and lexus will not do anything about it. Poor customer service for a so called "luxury" brand.”
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
“Car runs great until check engine light comes on followed by vsc and then brake light. When those lights come on it runs rough and brakes make gear noise under driver's side hood area.”
Other Lexus IS model years
- 200616 recalls426 complaints
- 20050 recalls16 complaints
- 20040 recalls29 complaints
- 20030 recalls33 complaints
- 20020 recalls40 complaints
- 20010 recalls28 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2002 RX0 recalls100 complaints
- 2002 ES2 recalls180 complaints
- 2002 GS0 recalls17 complaints
- 2002 LS0 recalls37 complaints
- 2002 LX1 recall5 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2002 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Lexus IS?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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.
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