2001 Lexus LS 430 recalls and problems
No recalls and 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Lexus LS 430.
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2001 Lexus LS 430 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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…
LS 430 model years compared
Across all years, the 2001 LS 430 has the most complaints (52). All Lexus LS 430 years →
Questions
- Does the 2001 Lexus LS 430 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Lexus LS 430 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LS 430?
- Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (14 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (9).
- How many 2001 Lexus LS 430 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 10 of 52 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 22 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 28, 2022.