MYRModel Year Report

2011 Lexus ES350

● Typical for this model
2011 Lexus ES350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:31.608Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2011 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 complaints 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

AIR BAGS 95%

95% of complaints: air bags — 145 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 LEXUS ES350.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200813

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, 20140327

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1%

1% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 LEXUS ES350.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200813

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, 20140327

ENGINE 1%

1% of complaints: engine — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1%

1% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

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, 20121023

TIRES 1%

1% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161118 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V340000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191120 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (145 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V005000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2010 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ● 2009

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.