Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
123 complaint records2 crash reports
"THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED IN MY 2001 LEXUS RX 300. I NEED TO HAVE IT REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Speed control
20 complaint records7 crash reports
"2001 LEXUS RX300 SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO CARPET OVERLAPPING GAS PEDAL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
18 complaint records
"2001 LEXUS 300RX WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR FROM OIL. ALSO CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BATTERY WILL DIE IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR A WEEK OR MORE. *KB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Recall 22 Apr 2022 | Equipment | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 | |
| Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 2022 | Equipment | 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 customer that requests it. | |
| L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 2020 | Power Train | 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? | |
| Lexus Safety Re May 2020 | Equipment | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements | |
| L-SB-0008-20 Apr 2020 | 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, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. |
Show 54 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 2020 | 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 2020 | 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? | |
| L-SB-0021-14_Obs Jan 2018 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18. | |
| L-SB-0001-18 Jan 2018 | Electrical System | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model year RC 350 vehicles. | |
| L-SB-0048-08 Obs Dec 2017 | Equipment | TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17. | |
| L-SB-0021-14 Rev Sep 2016 | 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. | |
| L-SB-0025-14 Jul 2015 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| L-SB-0010-15 May 2015 | Equipment | LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. | |
| L-SB-0066-11 Rev Apr 2015 | Electrical System | LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. | |
| L-SB-0025-14 Rev Nov 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| L-SB-0021-14 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| L-SB-0082-14 Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. | |
| L-SB-0007-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. | |
| L-SB-0041-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. | |
| LSB008214 Oct 2014 | Power Train | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions | |
| L-SB-0025-14 Rev Jul 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| LSB002514A Jul 2014 | Equipment | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| LSB002514B Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| LSB002514 Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. | |
| L-SB-0021-14 Jun 2014 | Electrical System | TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| L-SB-0015-10 Rev Jun 2014 | Unknown Or Other | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. | |
| LSB002114 Jun 2014 | Equipment | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. | |
| L-TT-0111-13 Jan 2014 | Air Bags | Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. | |
| L-SB-0092-13 Dec 2013 | Visibility | The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance. | |
| L-BO-004-05 Obso Dec 2013 | Visibility | This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13. | |
| LSB009213B Dec 2013 | Visibility | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning | |
| L-SB-0143-11 Rev Nov 2013 | Air Bags | 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 recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag... | |
| L-TT-0031-10 Nov 2013 | Equipment | Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information | |
| L-TT-0145-13 Nov 2013 | Visibility | Spots in Window glass | |
| LTT014513 Nov 2013 | Visibility | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior | |
| L-SB-0041-11 Rev Oct 2013 | Power Train | This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. | |
| L-TT-0116-13 Feb 2013 | Electrical System | Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation | |
| L-SB-0010-13 Feb 2013 | Parking Brake | A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. | |
| LSB001013 Feb 2013 | Service Brakes | Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. | |
| L-SB-0015-10 Rev Jan 2013 | Electrical System | Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| L-SB-0066-11 Rev Jan 2013 | Electrical System | When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. | |
| L-TT-0111-13 Jan 2013 | Air Bags | Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per | |
| LSB-0143-11 Nov 2011 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE | |
| LSB-0015-10 Feb 2010 | Electrical System | LEXUS: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. *PE | |
| 00405 Mar 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FUEL INJECTOR TICKING NOISE. *TT | |
| 00504 Aug 2004 | Power Train | PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U140E/U140F TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| 00503 May 2003 | Electrical System | IMPROVEMENT TO IGNITION CYLINDER PERFORMANCE. *TT | |
| BR00102 Mar 2003 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT | |
| 01202 Oct 2002 | Suspension | SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT | |
| NV00202 Sep 2002 | Seats | THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROMTHE FRONT SEAT BACK. *TT | |
| EL00702 Jul 2002 | Visibility | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE IN-MIRROR COMPASS INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 010102 Jan 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT | |
| AC00201 Nov 2001 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC | |
| BO01101 Sep 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT | |
| BR00301 Sep 2001 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT | |
| BO00901 Aug 2001 | Seat Belts | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB | |
| BO00501 Mar 2001 | Seat Belts | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT | |
| BO00401 Mar 2001 | Exterior Lighting | SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT | |
| NV01000 Dec 2000 | Structure | BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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