2011 Lexus ES recalls and problems

The 2011 Lexus ES has 0 recalls and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2012 Lexus Es
Pictured: a 2012 model; the 2011 may differ in details. Photo: 2012 Lexus Es by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 26 ES model years — 4th most.

0recalls
46complaints
6crashes
0fires
4injuries
47,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011: 4 complaints20112012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132015: 1 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 20 complaints202018: 2 complaints20182020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 5 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2011 vs. other Lexus ES years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Lexus ES have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus ES?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (27), structure (6), electrical system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.