Model year guide

2001 Lexus IS 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Lexus IS 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.

2001 Lexus IS 300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Lexus IS 300 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$3,101

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Lexus IS 300 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Lexus IS 300 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2001 Lexus IS 300 worth?

Low
$1,700
Typical price
$3,101
High
$4,700

From 34 comparable 2001 Lexus IS 300 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Lexus IS 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Lexus IS 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 300
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 215 hp

2001 Lexus IS 300 vehicles on record

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2001 Lexus IS 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Lexus IS 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Lexus IS 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Lexus IS 300 get?

The 2001 Lexus IS 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2001 Lexus IS 300 worth?

Comparable 2001 Lexus IS 300 listings run roughly $1,700–$4,700, typically around $3,101 (from 34 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.