- 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 LS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus LS with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 2 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2000 has 1 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical LS year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Lexus LS problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 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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3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus LS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS. The contact stated that the battery to the vehicle failed on several occasions for the past 20 years. The contact stated she had to replace the battery at least twenty times in the past ten years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failure in the radio connection which was draining the battery. The radio was disconnected. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Failure of lexus ls430 trunk struts. Trunk lid will no longer remain open and will often fall on my head while putting and taking items out of the trunk.
The struts (pistons) that allow the trunk lid to open and close do not hold the trunk up and it has slammed shut numerous times causing minor bruises.
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years2001 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lexus LS | 3 | 2 | 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 LS
Does the 2001 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Lexus LS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Lexus LS had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 16, 2007 and the latest on October 12, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 2001 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