Lexus · IS · 2001
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Not Rated
The 2001 Lexus IS has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy Status
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 LEXUS IS300 THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE GOT JAMMED INTO A POLE CAUSING IT TO DAMAGE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE STREET, THE CONTACT NOTICED RED FLUID COMING OUT THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS, SOMETHING THAT PENETRATED A RADIATOR HOSE. THE HARNESS BALANCE BROKE AND APPARENTLY FLEW INTO THE HOSE. THE TRANSMISSION LINE SNAP AND A PULLEY FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRACKED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 140000. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED.
The 2001 Lexus IS has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2001 Lexus IS.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2001 Lexus IS.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2001 Lexus IS are engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2001 Lexus IS. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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