2001 Lexus LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Lexus LS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Lexus LS.

Most common 2001 Lexus LS problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2023-10-12, Electrical System
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.

2007-06-12, Structure
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.

2007-03-16, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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.

2001 Lexus LS questions

Does the 2001 Lexus LS have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Structure (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Lexus LS 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.