KnownCarProblems2011 Lexus ES Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus ES, most often about the air bags (59% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 4th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints.
Complaints46
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported0
Injuries reported4
Most common 2011 Lexus ES problems
Air bags
27 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
Takata recall we received the recall notice over 14 months ago and a remedy has not yet been made available. The rental car offered until the remedy was available did not match the type and standard of the vehicle affected or its safgety equipment -- no problem with airbag yet but wondering if it only a matter of time
Takata recall I purchased this vehicle two years ago as of december 2017. I have as of yet had this airbag replaced. When I call the dealer; tom williams Lexus they do not return phone calls. I need to know when and if they will replace this airbag
Body and structure
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
At approximately 7:23 pm on july 8, 2012, while parking in the parking lot of our local church, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The car was almost at a complete stop, when this sudden uncontrolled acceleration occurred. At that time lots of people were exiting the church and walking towards the parking…
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a vibration emerging from the frontal driver and passenger side floor panels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Electrical
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%Speed control
3 complaints · 7%At approximately 7:23 pm on july 8, 2012, while parking in the parking lot of our local church, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The car was almost at a complete stop, when this sudden uncontrolled acceleration occurred. At that time lots of people were exiting the church and walking towards the parking…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%Vehicle due for regular, periodic service at Lexus of manhattan. Arrived @ 07:00. At 09:35 service manager informed US of serious problems with the rotors, brakes, and alignment. Said they had completed the alignment and cautioned the vehicle would have to subsequently have major braking system repairs. Vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Lexus ES recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Lexus ES
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus ES?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (27 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus ES have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Lexus ES?
- It is 4th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.