MYRModel Year Report

2011 Lexus ES350

● Typical for this model
2011 Lexus ES350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:18.139Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
153
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

95% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2010: 137 complaints 2011: 153 complaints 2011 153 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint
2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2009 2010: 137 complaints 2011: 153 complaints 2011 153 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023
2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2008 2009: 145 complaints 2009 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2011 153 2012: 89 complaints 2012 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023

2011: 153 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007465
2008255
2009145
2010137
2011153
201289
201323
201416
201516
201621
201722
20185
20195
20205
20215
20222
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

95% · 145 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Lexus ES350.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-13

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

2011 Lexus ES350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated when her husband moved the gear from park, to drive, the vehicle shot out like a rocket.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-27

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Electrical system

2% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash.

INJURY
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Extremely dangerous right front passenger grasps top of door frame to close door. Driver closes window but is unable to stop window from closing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23

Vehicle speed control

1% · 2 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine

1% · 2 reports
CRASH

Tires

1% · 1 report

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 145 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Lexus ES350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Lexus ES350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus ES350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 95% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus ES350 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.