2001 LEXUS LS430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
62
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
28
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2001 LEXUS LS430
The 2001 LEXUS LS430 has received a total of 62 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkages (7 complaints), Structurebodytrunk Lid (7 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 LEXUS LS430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 LEXUS LS430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 LEXUS LS430
62 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LEXUS LS430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: U9X31LP4619. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driver’s side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were rotated and balanced at a tire shop. The contact took the vehicle back to the tire shop and was informed that the rear driver’s side tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with another brand of tire. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,656.
PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS DESIGNED TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN FAILED CAUSING TRUNK TO CLOSE WHEN IN USE ENDANGERING PERSON USING TRUNK
THE BASS OF THE SPEAKER IN THE REAR OF THE CAR IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR / MAKE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM AS WELL. SPECIFICALLY, THE SPEAKER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLY SOUND IT MAKES
THE TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO SUPPORT THE TRUNK AND SLAMMED SHUT AS I WAS RETRIEVING GROCERIES OUT OF THE TRUNK. IT LEFT A VERY NASTY BUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. IT NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE TRUNK LID WEIGHT AT ALL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND I MUST ALWAYS HOLD IT OPEN WITH ONE HAND AND THE TRUNK IS HEAVY. I HAVE BUMPED MY HEAD AND HANDS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE TRUNK COMES DOWN.
THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND NOTHING WOULD STOP IT. SINCE THE CAR WAS ONLY ABOUT ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE PARKED YUKON, THE LEXUS WAS STOPPED BY THE IMPACT. THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO REAR BUMPER OF THE YUKON AND THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE LEXUS AS WELL AS AN A/M REINFORCEMENT BEAM AND OTHER EXTERNAL DAMAGE. AS OF THIS DATE, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OF THE LEXUS IS UNDETERMINED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 LEXUS LS430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 LEXUS LS430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 LEXUS LS430
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 LEXUS LS430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
002458122 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC
020603 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 LS430 REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
00103 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FLUTTER SOUND FROM HVAC VENT. *TT
BO00302 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON A NEW DOOR LOCK WIRE DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE DOOR HANDLE FEEL. *TT
ST00301 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS BEENCHANGED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF GROAN NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT
NV00901 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
INFORMATION ON DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *TT
BR00301 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT
BR00301 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN/SQUEAK. *SLC
EL00501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAMMING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.*JB
EL00401 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS MAY INCLUDE TRUNK RECLOSING ITSELF AFTER RELEASE; EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPEN THE TRUNK FULLY AFTER RELEASE; AND / OR AFTER OPENING, THE TRUNK IS UNABLE TO BE RECLOSED UNTIL THE TRUNK IS RELEASED AGAIN. *TT
Showing 10 of 28 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 LEXUS LS430
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 LEXUS LS430.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS430
- 2001 LEXUS LS430 (current)
- 2002 LEXUS LS430 — 39 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS LS430 — 25 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS LS430 — 12 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LS430 — 31 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