- 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
2000 Lexus LS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Lexus LS with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1999 has 3 and the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LS year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Lexus LS problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Lexus LS recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
- The risk
- Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
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1 complaints about the 2000 Lexus LS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1993 N/A Lexus LS400. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 60,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 150,000.
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years2000 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lexus LS | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Lexus RX300 | 216 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus ES300 | 63 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus GS300 | 35 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus RX | 29 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LX470 | 17 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LS400 | 12 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus GS400 | 8 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LX | 6 | 0 | A | 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 2000 Lexus LS
Does the 2000 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Lexus LS: exterior lighting (April 2009); fuel system, gasoline (June 2006). 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 2000 Lexus LS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Lexus LS had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 14, 2025 and the latest on November 14, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus LS 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 LS years have the most complaints?
2021 (5), 1994 (4), 1999 (3). See every Lexus LS year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Lexus LS 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