Model-year record
2011 Lexus LS
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Complaints filed
13
Reports to NHTSA, 2011
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (31% of 13 reports), followed by electrical system (15%).
Share of all 13 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11602022, ODI 11496019, ODI 11495580, ODI 11486409.
Individual complaint reports(13)
Showing the 13 most recent reportsService BrakesJul 2024 · ODI 11602022Details +Close −
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 is in serious risk due to a problem that they have known about for many years, but have failed to do a recall on all of these vehicles. The repair costs on average $2,000 to $4,000.00.
- Reported
- Jul 2024
- Incident date
- Jul 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringJun 2023 · ODI 11529172Details +Close −
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 contacted Lexus Corporate about this issue, but they were uncooperative.
- Reported
- Jun 2023
- Incident date
- May 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesDec 2022 · ODI 11496019Details +Close −
Abs trac all dash lights on lost all pressure to the brakes and a loud bell keeps ringing
- Reported
- Dec 2022
- Incident date
- Aug 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesDec 2022 · ODI 11495580Details +Close −
Brakes completely lost all pressure and a loud bell keep ringing
- Reported
- Dec 2022
- Incident date
- Aug 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesSep 2022 · ODI 11486409Details +Close −
The Brake Actuator is malfunctioning. I had it inspected at Lexus and they stop the warranty at 150,000 miles which needs to be researched as the issue is arriving beyond 150,000 miles
- Reported
- Sep 2022
- Incident date
- Sep 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherSep 2022 · ODI 11484362 · crashDetails +Close −
ABS Brake Actuator Brake Booster Pump & Bracket Is the component that is malfunctioning and it is under inspection now. Car not stopping correctly that’s is actually dangerous for everyone if driven not safe to drive by the way. Yes this problem was discovered at the lexus service center where these accusations where obtained. I was told there is a beeping noise and the brakes are hard to press down and triangular lights is on abs light is on from what I remember.
- Reported
- Sep 2022
- Incident date
- Sep 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019 · ODI 11256235Details +Close −
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HOT SUNNY DAY. OUT OF NO WHERE THERE THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. I WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 75 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I HEARD THE LOUD POP LIKE A GUNSHOT, AND THE GLASS SHATTERING. THE VISOR TO THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, AND WHEN I OPENED IT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IT SEEMED, AND IF THE GLASS WAS ABOUT FALL ON ME WHILE DRIVING, I IMMEDIATELY CLOSED THE VISOR FOR PROTECTION, THEN I HEARD THE GLASS FLYING OFF IN TO THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME
- Reported
- Sep 2019
- Incident date
- Aug 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMar 2019 · ODI 11191201Details +Close −
I STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG FUEL SMELL AT STARTUP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THEN THE FUEL SMELL DISSIPATE AFTER DRIVEN.
- Reported
- Mar 2019
- Incident date
- Jan 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemFeb 2019 · ODI 11175102Details +Close −
VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL .
- Reported
- Feb 2019
- Incident date
- Aug 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineMay 2017 · ODI 10983916Details +Close −
WHEN I'M DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING A CORNER, MY CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING THE EXCELERATOR. IF I NEEDED POWER IN A CRUNCH SITUATION, I WOULD BE OUT OF LUCK. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS DURING IN-TOWN DRIVING. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS MANY TIMES BUT THIS IS MY 1ST REPORT.
- Reported
- May 2017
- Incident date
- May 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemDec 2011 · ODI 10440199Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO START THE KEYLESS IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL REMOTE KEY FOB LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER ONCE THE SECOND KEY FOB WAS PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE KEYLESS IGNITION BEGAN TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT DETECTED WHENEVER A SECOND KEY WAS PRESENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE IGNITION OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 1-20-2012 *LN UPDATED 1-20-2012 *BF UPDATED 01/27/12
- Reported
- Dec 2011
- Incident date
- Dec 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2011 · ODI 10429570Details +Close −
ENGINE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, IT APPEARS A CYLINDER MISFIRED. *KB
- Reported
- Oct 2011
- Incident date
- Oct 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionOct 2011 · ODI 10429571Details +Close −
VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED 30 TO 40 MILES AND HOUR, ALSO VIBRATION AT 60 AND ABOVE. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND VIBRATION CONTINUES. *KB
- Reported
- Oct 2011
- Incident date
- Apr 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 600h L | 5.0L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 19 | 23 | 20 |
| LS 460 L | 4.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| LS 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| LS 460 L AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 18 |
| LS 460 AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 18 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2011 Lexus LS: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Lexus LS?
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Lexus LS. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2011 Lexus LS?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (31% of complaints) and electrical system (15%).
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus LS have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2011 Lexus LS as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus LS get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Lexus LS between 18 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.