CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Lexus LS 430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (14 reports).
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52Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
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2001 Lexus LS 430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Lexus LS 430.
Most common 2001 Lexus LS 430 problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 14 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: U9X31LP4619. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driverâs side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were rotated and balanced at a tire shop. The contact took the vehicle back to the tire shop and was informed that the rear driverâs side tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with another brand of tire. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,656.
PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS DESIGNED TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN FAILED CAUSING TRUNK TO CLOSE WHEN IN USE ENDANGERING PERSON USING TRUNK
THE BASS OF THE SPEAKER IN THE REAR OF THE CAR IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR / MAKE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM AS WELL. SPECIFICALLY, THE SPEAKER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLY SOUND IT MAKES
THE TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO SUPPORT THE TRUNK AND SLAMMED SHUT AS I WAS RETRIEVING GROCERIES OUT OF THE TRUNK. IT LEFT A VERY NASTY BUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. IT NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE TRUNK LID WEIGHT AT ALL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND I MUST ALWAYS HOLD IT OPEN WITH ONE HAND AND THE TRUNK IS HEAVY. I HAVE BUMPED MY HEAD AND HANDS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE TRUNK COMES DOWN.
THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND NOTHING WOULD STOP IT. SINCE THE CAR WAS ONLY ABOUT ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE PARKED YUKON, THE LEXUS WAS STOPPED BY THE IMPACT. THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO REAR BUMPER OF THE YUKON AND THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE LEXUS AS WELL AS AN A/M REINFORCEMENT BEAM AND OTHER EXTERNAL DAMAGE. AS OF THIS DATE, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OF THE L
2001 Lexus LS 430 questions
Does the 2001 Lexus LS 430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Lexus LS 430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LS 430?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (14), Latches/Locks/Linkages (9), Vehicle Speed Control (7).
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