2011 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Not enough data 6th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus LS. That ranks 6th out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Lexus LS 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 | 6 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 33% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lexus LS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Lexus LS.
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.
My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out!
ABS Modulator has failed on mine and thousands of owners across the US & the World. Toyota/Lexus knows about this and has issued TSIB's for several models including the LS460 from 2007-2017 up to a certain mileage. My vehicle has too many miles to be included in this, but the safety of my vehicle…
Steering system makes noise when the steering wheel is turned. The steering has a "sticking" characteristic on the highway, making it unsafe to drive due to minor adjustments over center causing the steering rack to temporarily "lock up", then dart left or right when more force is applied. Owner…
Abs trac all dash lights on lost all pressure to the brakes and a loud bell keeps ringing
Brakes completely lost all pressure and a loud bell keep ringing
Other Lexus LS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LS | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 LS | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 LS | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 LS | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 LS | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 LS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus LS?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lexus LS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Lexus LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.