2011 Lexus IS recalls and problems

The 2011 Lexus IS has 0 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2011 Lexus Is
Photo: 2011 Lexus Is by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 26 IS model years — 7th most.

0recalls
15complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
77,000median 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

2016: 3 complaints201632017: 3 complaints20172019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222026: 3 complaints20263

2011 vs. other Lexus IS years

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

Questions

Does the 2011 Lexus IS have recalls?

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

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (7), visibility (4), structure (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.