2001 LEXUS IS

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 29 TSBs

09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Feb 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 LEXUS IS300 THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE GOT JAMMED INTO A POLE CAUSING IT TO DAMAGE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE STREET, ... Read more
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 LEXUS IS

29 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
130000 VISIBILITY2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
220000 SEATS1
Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0002-20 Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b
L-SB-0001-18-Rev Jul 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev Jul 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0179-17 Nov 28, 2017
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01,
L-SB-0113-12_Rev Nov 21, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerge
L-SB-0021-14 Rev Sep 19, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.
LSB008214 Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
LSB002514B Jul 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514 Jul 4, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002514 Jul 4, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002114 Jun 12, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
LSB002114 Jun 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
LSB009213B Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0143-11 Rev Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
L-SB-0143-11 Rev Nov 10, 2013
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
LTT014513 Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
LSB-0059-12 Jul 10, 2012
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LEXUS: PRECAUTION INFORMATION ON REMOVAL, INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION. MODELS 2001-13 CT200H, ES300, 300H, 330, 350, GS300, 350, 450, 450H, 460, GX460, 470, HS250H, IS F, IS

LEXUS IS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS across all model years (1998, 2022).

25 Total Recalls
800 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
58 Reported Crashes
11 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS IS - Year by Year

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2022 1 6 View
2021 0 2 View
2020 0 7 View
2019 0 3 View
2018 0 3 View
2017 0 14 View
2016 0 2 View
2015 0 14 View
2014 0 15 View
2013 0 12 View
2012 0 28 View
2011 0 22 View
2010 1 51 View
2009 2 55 View
2008 3 143 View
2007 3 171 View
2006 7 185 View
2005 1 13 View
2004 1 12 View
2003 1 18 View
2002 1 17 View
2001 (current) 1 1
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 1 View
1998 1 0 View

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