2001 Lexus IS recalls & problems

1 recall 1 complaint

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

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Lexus IS and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is engine and engine cooling (1 reports). 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 IS 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 IS problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and Engine Cooling 1
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Latest owner complaints

Engine and Engine Cooling · Feb 9, 2007 · 140,000 miles · NY · crash

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Lexus IS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2001 Lexus IS, 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 IS?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (1).

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

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