2001 Lexus LSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Lexus LS, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Lexus LS has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Latches/locks/linkages11
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2001 Lexus LS recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other LS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What LS owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11549670 · Oct 12, 2023 · 80,000 miles

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