Lexus · LX · 2001
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Recall
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Not Rated
The 2001 Lexus LX has 1 recall and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: vehicle speed control (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Aug 30, 2026
The 2001 Lexus LX 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 vehicle speed control with 2 reported complaints.
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CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
SO THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ORIGINALLY AND IT WAS SO LOUD THAT NOT ONLY DID IT EFFECT MY HEARING, BUT IT ALMOST MADE ME RUN OFF THE ROAD. IT THEN PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE JUST WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND WASN'T EVEN STARTED. IT IS A LOUD POPPING, CRACKING NOISE...
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I HAVE A 2001 LEXUS LX 470 ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. EVERY TIME IT WAS ON DRY ROADS WITH NICE WEATHER. THE VSC LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A BRIEF SECOND AND THE VSC OFF LIGHT AND CENTER ...
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I HAVE LEXUS LX470 2001 WHICH SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AFTER I MADE A STOP AT A CORNER WHICH HAD A STEEP UPHILL TO CLIMB AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD BUT STARTED TO ROLL BACK WHEN I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE. I HEAR THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE BUT IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. I TOOK IT...
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEELS LOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK HARD TO THE RIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO SKID CONTROL.*AK
WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THEN THE VEHICLE SURGED ERRATICALLY WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A PARKED VEHICLE.*AK *NM
Showing 5 recent complaints from 5 total
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The 2001 Lexus LX has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Lexus LX.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2001 Lexus LX.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2001 Lexus LX are vehicle speed control (2 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), vehicle speed control,electronic stability control (esc) (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2001 Lexus LX. 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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