2011 Lexus GS Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 11 GS Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 28,825 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 100% | 28,825 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lexus GS Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car intermittently has brake malfunction, the traction control and abs light are displayed and break power is significantly diminished. Once you turn off the car and start it again everything goes back to normal. This has happened twice now in the last 2500miles, i purchased the car with 29,000 and…
Car would not stop when brakes were applied. The last time it happened, my wife was parking on the second deck of a parking lot and only a barrier stopped her from going over the edge. A similar problem happened twice before. We are not certain if the vehicle surged a bit when applying the brakes…
Other Lexus GS Hybrid years
← 2010 GS Hybrid · 2013 GS Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 GS Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 GS Hybrid | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS Hybrid model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.