2001 Lexus IS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2001 Lexus IS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your IS?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Lexus IS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Lexus IS.

Most common 2001 Lexus IS problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2007-02-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 LEXUS IS300 THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE GOT JAMMED INTO A POLE CAUSING IT TO DAMAGE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE STREET, THE CONTACT NOTICED RED FLUID COMING OUT THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS, SOMETHING THAT PENETRATED A RADIATOR HOSE. THE HARNESS BALANCE BROKE AND APPARENTLY FLEW INTO THE HOSE. THE TRANSMISSION LINE SNAP AND A PULLEY FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRACKED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 140000. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED.

2001 Lexus IS questions

Does the 2001 Lexus IS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Lexus IS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus IS?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Lexus IS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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