Daewoo · LEGANZA · 2001
3
Recalls
128
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA has 3 recalls and 128 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine and engine cooling (107 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Sep 8, 2026
The 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine and engine cooling with 107 reported complaints.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 2001 LEGANZA REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT SENSOR. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR REPAIR PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. WHEN THE NOTICE WAS RECEIVED THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER...
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IN SEPTEMBER 2004 I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL RELATING TO THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR IN MY 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA. THE FAULTY DEVICE WAS SUPPOSED TO CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE (WHICH IT DID), AND A BURNING SMELL AND/OR VISIBLE SMOKE (WHICH ALSO OC...
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RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL SERVICE BUT WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TC (RECALL#04V357000) *JB
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKES LOCKED. THIS RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS STILL UNDETERMINED. *NM
CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO WEATHER, AND HIT AN EXIT SIGN. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK *TC
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE SENSOR DID NOT MATCH THE LOT NUMBER. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT NOTHING IN THE RECALL NOTICE MENTIONED ANYTHING CONCERNING THE SENSOR LOT #. *AK
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CAMSHAFT SENSOR RECALL 04V357000 WAS ISSUED. *AK THE OIL PIPE LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE ROCKER PIN WAS ALSO REPLACED. *NM
THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. *BF *SC *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER FILED BAN...
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RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR: VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CAM SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DAEWOO, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEH...
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The 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 128 owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA are engine and engine cooling (107 reports), air bags (4 reports), power train (4 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2001 Daewoo LEGANZA. 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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