2000 LEXUS LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 LEXUS LS
The 2000 LEXUS LS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 LEXUS LS, potentially affecting up to 74,910 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 LEXUS LS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 LEXUS LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1993 N/A Lexus LS400. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 60,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 150,000.
Safety Rating for the 2000 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 LEXUS LS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 LEXUS LS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 LEXUS LS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS
- 1995 LEXUS LS — 2 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 1998 LEXUS LS — 2 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS LS (current)
- 2001 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS LS — 10 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 2004 LEXUS LS — 11 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LS — 6 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints