- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Lexus GS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus GS with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 3 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical GS year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Lexus GS problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Lexus GS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus GS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
STEERING WENT OUT. *TR
LOWER BALL JOINT CAME APART OR LOSE. *JB
I own a 2001 lexus gs300. I bought it new. My complaint is about the design of the trunk lid. Every time you open it, it will not stay up in a wind or when parked on a hill. It has come down on my head more times than I can count. The last time was today in a wind. It cut my head. I have talked to the dealer about the problem and he said that is the way it is designed and to get a stick to hold it up. The first day I opened the trunk when I bought it, it came down on my head. I wonder what would happen if a child got hit by the trunk lid. *Jb
Lexus GS: every year compared
All GS years2001 Lexus GS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lexus GS | 3 | 1 | F | |
| 2001 Lexus RX300 | 176 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus LS430 | 52 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus ES300 | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus IS300 | 35 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus RX | 19 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus GS300 | 17 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus LX470 | 5 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Lexus GS430 | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Lexus GS
Does the 2001 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Lexus GS: exterior lighting (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus GS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), body, doors & structure (1), driver assistance (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Lexus GS had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 5, 2006 and the latest on May 13, 2020. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Lexus GS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 18 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Lexus GS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS years have the most complaints?
2016 (5), 1998 (4), 1999 (4). See every Lexus GS year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Lexus GS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data