2001 Lexus IS recalls and problems

The 2001 Lexus IS has 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2000 Lexus Is
Pictured: a 2000 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2000 Lexus Is by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 IS model years — 24th most.

0recalls
1complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
140,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2001 vs. other Lexus IS years

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 12 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 10 complaints20042005: 12 complaints2006: 143 complaints1432007: 122 complaints20072008: 102 complaints2009: 40 complaints2010: 41 complaints20102011: 15 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 9 complaints20132014: 12 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 11 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 7 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 4 complaints20222023: 5 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Lexus IS have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Lexus IS. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus IS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.