2001 Lexus GS recalls & problems

1 recall 3 complaints

1recalls
3owner complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
7 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Lexus GS and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2001 Lexus GS recalls

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 09E012000 · Apr 7, 2009

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.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

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.

16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2001 Lexus GS problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags 1
 102
Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
 102
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1
 001
Steering 1
 102
Suspension 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Air Bags · May 13, 2020 · MS · crash · 2 injured

Steering went out. *tr

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · May 13, 2020 · MS · crash · 2 injured

Steering went out. *tr

Steering · May 13, 2020 · MS · crash · 2 injured

Steering went out. *tr

Suspension · May 8, 2006 · 61,539 miles · NJ

Lower ball joint came apart or lose. *jb

Latches/Locks/Linkages · Apr 5, 2006 · 10 miles · CA · 1 injured

I own a 2001 lexus gs300. I bought it new. My complaint is about the design of the trunk lid. Every time you open it, it will not stay up in a wind or when parked on a hill. It has come down on my head more times than I can count. The last time was today in a wind. It cut my head. I have talked to the dealer about the problem and he said that is the way it is designed and to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Lexus GS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2001 Lexus GS, the most recent one (09E012000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (1), electronic stability control (esc) (1), latches/locks/linkages (1).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2001 Lexus GS?

Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 7 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.