NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Lexus RX Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Lexus RX right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 19 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Lexus RX.
2001 Lexus RX owner complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus RX, describing incidents dated October 15, 2005 to November 24, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 19 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11584489 · Filed
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…
ODI #11556845 · Filed
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+ the…
ODI #11522860 · Filed
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
Other Lexus RX model years
Check your 2001 Lexus RX VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus RX at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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