Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus LS430, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure14
- Latches/locks/linkages9
- Vehicle speed control7
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Air bags3
- Electrical system3
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Equipment2
- Equipment adaptive/mobility2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 22 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
43 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 23% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde31
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen20
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk13
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt10
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)10
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm10
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 195 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 78% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.3% | 19.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Brakes | 4.1% | 13.4% |
| Suspension | 3.6% | 15.4% |
| Visibility | 3.6% | 7.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.1% | 9.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
14 of these cars first registered in 2001 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 281,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
46 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports, 22% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2001 Lexus LS430.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2001 Lexus LS430: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633774 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE RAIN SENSOR FAILSAFE MODE OPERATION. *TT |
| 633771 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON A NEW DOOR LOCK WIRE DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE DOOR HANDLE FEEL. *TT |
| 628646 | HANDS FREE SOUND QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING POOR SOUND QUALITY ON THE LANDLINE SIDE DURING A HANDS FREE CALL. *TT |
| 627139 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF PROBLEMS REGARDING THE MARK LEVINSON SOUND SYSTEM. *SLC |
| 627123 | SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FLASH REPROGRAMMING ERROR MESSAGE. *SLC |
| 627122 | SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *SLC |
| 627120 | SUBJECT REGARDING MOON ROOF DRAIN HOSE BEING LOOSE. *SLC |
| 627118 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CREAK REDUCTION. *SLC |
| 627116 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE TIPS FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL METER CLUSTER. *SLC |
| 627105 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE TIPS. *SLC |
| 627093 | SUBJECT REGARDING TRUNK CLOSER MISOPERATION. *SLC |
| 627084 | SUBJECT REGARDING MOON ROOF REAR CORNER AIR LEAK. *SLC |
| 627081 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN/SQUEAK. *SLC |
| 627076 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN GROAN NOISE. *SLC |
| 627070 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, P0300-P0308. *SLC |
| 625528 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT |
| 625527 | INFORMATION ON DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *TT |
| 625520 | 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 |
| 622233 | SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAMMING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.*JB |
| 622184 | INFORMATION ON REDUCING FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM NO.2 BUSHING HAS BEEN CHANGED.*JB |
| 622179 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE CUSTOMIZE FEATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *JB |
| 622177 | THERE IS POTENTIAL OF A RATTLE NOISE BEING CAUSED BY THE MOON ROOF DRAIN HOSE.JB |
| 622007 | DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT |
| 622006 | 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 |
| 619807 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING LOWER ARM NO. 2 BUSHING. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
LEXUS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation