2001 Lexus LS Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Lexus LS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
1
2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information 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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · reported 2013-08-19

“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.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 2007-06-12

“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.”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · reported 2007-03-16
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Lexus LS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.