2001 Lexus RX300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Lexus RX300, and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Lexus RX300. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Lexus RX300 have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 109,735 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 33 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Purchased from my mother in 2013 at 115k after she had purchased new from dealership. Babied, dealer serviced, my transmission gave out at 130k at a cost of $3800!!! Then in less than a year it went a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2019 · Service brakes
“The vehicle was started and in park in a flat lot. When i shifted to reverse, it did not engage/roll back. As i applied pressure to the accelerator nothing happened until a it suddenly clunked and lur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 16, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Lexus RX (RX 300, RX 300 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lexus RX300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 2 | 221 |
| 2000 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 216 |
| 2001 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 169 |
| 2002 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 88 |
| 2003 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 25 |
Checking a specific 2001 Lexus RX300
How do I know if my 2001 Lexus RX300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.