There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus ES, but owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Lexus ES problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 28 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
- Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2011 Lexus ES complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Jul 26, 2026
I AM getting a parasitic electrical draw of 12% overnight. On a new interstate battery. I have checked lighting and allstate milewise monitor and neither appear to be the source. Is there a common issue on a 2011 es350?
Electrical System · at 137,912 miles · reported Aug 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,912.
Structure · reported Nov 11, 2024
We purchased this vehicle in mid 2018. In October of 2018 Lexus issued a customer support process ZLZ which covered our vehicle for problems with the dashboard. At that time, we had no deterioration of our dashboard so we did not respond. The Lexus program expired in 2021. In the last two years, our dashboard has deteriorated quite substantially becoming sticky and more importantly, becoming very reflective. This condition is a serious safety issue for day and night driving as light reflects up on the windshield and obscures vision out of the windshield. We took the vehicle to Lexus San Diego…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 10, 2024
I started my vehicle and drove about 1/2 mile when the car started acting like it was running out of gas. I pulled over and got about 1gallon of gas in a gas can and put it in the vehicle. I turned the car back on and drove about 2 blocks when the vehicle started jumping like it was going to run out of gas again. The vehicle then shut down while I was driving it. I made it to the side of the road and put the vehicle in park and turned off the ignition with the push start button. I tried to start the vehicle again with the push start button and the vehicle would just try to start but just crank…
Air Bags · reported May 1, 2024
The contact owned a 2011 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crossed over into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact's wife was transported to an area hospital by EMT and treated for injuries to her right shoulder, left hip, left femur, and left foot, requiring surgery on her shoulder…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Lexus ES have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus ES as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus ES?
Owners report air bags problems most often (28 reports), followed by structure (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.