2001 Lexus RX Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Lexus RX. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“225 / 70 r 16 a tire shop inspected my tires and said that all 4 of my belts are separating and indicated to me a convex shape that peaks in the center of the steel belt. These tires were purchased new some years ago when they were balanced, struts replaced, and full alignment, yet at speeds 55+…”
“On [xxx] traveling nb on [xxx] during a green light to make a left turn wb on [xxx] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 rx300 lexus and was cited. The airbags did not go off, and my head hit the windshield. The defendant was cited. I filed a claim with toyota , case no [xxx] who…”
“On [xxx] traveling nb on [xxx] during a green light to make a left turn wb on [xxx] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 rx300 lexus and was cited. The airbags did not go off, and my head hit the windshield. The defendant was cited. I filed a claim with toyota , case no [xxx] who…”
“On [xxx] traveling nb on [xxx] during a green light to make a left turn wb on [xxx] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 rx300 lexus and was cited. The airbags did not go off, and my head hit the windshield. The defendant was cited. I filed a claim with toyota , case no [xxx] who…”
“Vehicle parked, came out next morning, tire had 5" split on sidewall, completely deflated original purchase date 12/11/21 tires have 5320 miles on them from new tire sidewall failed 5/15/2023 tire size 225 70r 16 mastercraft courser hsx tires available for inspection upon request”
“I bought a car from what I believe to be a private party but not sure because having trouble narrowing down his correct name. He is very secretive. After the purchase I found that the odometer had been changed and my only recourse is to sue him. It is a long story but short version is I got…”
“I bought a car from a private party/dealer only to find out that repairs needed are more than cars worth, then I checked car fax to find out that mileage had been turned back a lot.. This person lists 3-4 cars for sale a week and I can't find any one that wants to help. I know I am stuck with car…”
“I bought a car from a private party/dealer only to find out that repairs needed are more than cars worth, then I checked car fax to find out that mileage had been turned back a lot.. This person lists 3-4 cars for sale a week and I can't find any one that wants to help. I know I am stuck with car…”
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 RX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.