2003 LEXUS LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 LEXUS LS
The 2003 LEXUS LS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodytrunk Lid (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 LEXUS LS, potentially affecting up to 16,270 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2003 LEXUS LS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LEXUS LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I OWN A 2003 LEXUS LS430. I WAS OPENING MY TRUNK LID AND WHILE LEANING INTO THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON MY BACK. THIS CAUSED A BAD BRUISE ON MY BACK AND A LOT OF PAIN. THE TRUNK STRUTS HAVE FAILED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LEXUS LS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LEXUS LS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LEXUS LS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS
- 1998 LEXUS LS — 2 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 2001 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS LS — 10 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS LS (current)
- 2004 LEXUS LS — 11 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LS — 6 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS LS — 26 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS LS — 57 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS LS — 56 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