2001 Lexus RX Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Lexus RX, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“225 / 70 R 16 A tire shop inspected my tires and said that all 4 of my belts are separating and indicated to me a convex shape that peaks in the center of the steel belt. These tires were purchased new some years ago when they were balanced, struts replaced, and full alignment, yet at speeds 55+ the car made a vibration that no shop was able to identify. Yesterday I hit a nail in the center of the tread, but it punctured in a very uncharacteristic way. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556845, filed 2023-11“vehicle parked, came out next morning, tire had 5 split on sidewall, completely deflated original purchase date 12/11/21 tires have 5320 miles on them from new tire sidewall failed 5/15/2023 tire size 225 70R 16 mastercraft courser HSX tires available for inspection upon request”
NHTSA complaint #11522860, filed 2023-05Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lexus RX
14 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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