MYRModel Year Report

2011 Lexus IS 350

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2011 Lexus IS 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:29.676Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 93 complaints 2006 2007: 53 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2020: 1 complaint 2020
2006: 93 complaints 2006 2007: 53 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 14 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020
2006: 93 complaints 2006 2007: 53 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 14 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020

2011: 5 complaints

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200753
200830
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201414
20154
20162
20171
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Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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On March 11,2014, I stopped my car at the stop light behind another car. My car's engine suddenly started rev up. I applied the brake as much as I can. Buy my car started to move and hit the back of the car stopped in front of my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-10

Also filed under Engine

Engine

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH

Air bags

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Lexus IS 350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate past 30 MPH. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-05

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-10-09Engine13V395000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2013-10-29Visibility/wiper13V030000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    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.

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    2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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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.

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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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V395000 · Engine
  • Recall 13V030000 · Visibility/wiper
  • Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Lexus IS 350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus IS 350?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus IS 350 have?
7 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.