Model year
2001 Daewoo Lanos
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 129 complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Lanos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (61), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (21), AIR BAGS (16). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
04V394000 · Aug 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
04V357000 · Jul 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
02V131002 · May 8, 2002
AIR BAGS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
02V131001 · May 8, 2002
AIR BAGS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
01V020000 · Jan 25, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED BENEATH THE CARPET IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY PASSENGER TRAFFIC AS THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL.
Complaints
129 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanos · 1.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 33 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Lanos · 1.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Lanos · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Lanos · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Daewoo Lanos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.