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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Lexus LS 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 component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Jun 13, 200606E056000 | Fuel system, gasolineFAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000
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Owner complaints by component42
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 14 | 33 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 10 |
| Air bags | 3 | 7 |
| Wheels | 3 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
5 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
- Structure
“Supports to keep trunk mlid open failed and lid came down striking head. This has occurred several times. Dealer from whom I purchased car did not offer to replace defective parts.william”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The pistons that hold up the trunk failed. The trunk fell on me and caused injury. These parts should be replace at the expense of lexus. In addition, the same parts that support the hood, also just failed.”
- Structure
“As I was turning onto a road from a private driveway the car suddenly accelerated causing the car to cross over both lanes of the road and crash into a mailbox.”
Other Lexus LS model years
- 20061 recall17 complaints
- 20051 recall26 complaints
- 20043 recalls36 complaints
- 20030 recalls24 complaints
- 20020 recalls37 complaints
- 20010 recalls57 complaints
- 20000 recalls13 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2002 RX0 recalls100 complaints
- 2002 ES2 recalls180 complaints
- 2002 IS0 recalls40 complaints
- 2002 GS0 recalls17 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 LS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus LS have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Lexus LS. 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 LS?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Lexus LS?
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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