2001 Lexus LS400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS400 years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus LS400. That ranks 7th out of 7 LS400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus LS400 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Lexus LS400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus LS400.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer pulled away from a stop and t-boned another vehicle going 40-50mph. Front end of consumer's vehicle collapsed. Consumer is currently contacting lexus for information.*ak
Consumer pulled out from a stop and t-boned another vehicle, front air bags did not deploy, other vehicle was going 40-50mph, consumer was checking with lexus to see why air bags did not deploy.*ak *jb
Other Lexus LS400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 LS400 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 LS400 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 LS400 | 45 | 0 |
| 1997 LS400 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 LS400 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 LS400 | 39 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LS400?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus LS400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus LS400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS400 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.