Lexus · LS · 2011
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2011 Lexus LS has no recalls and 14 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: service brakes (6 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2011 Lexus LS page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 6 reported complaints.
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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 s...
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My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system ...
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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 ...
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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
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 serv...
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Abs trac all dash lights on lost all pressure to the brakes and a loud bell keeps ringing
Brakes completely lost all pressure and a loud bell keep ringing
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 HAP...
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I STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG FUEL SMELL AT STARTUP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THEN THE FUEL SMELL DISSIPATE AFTER DRIVEN.
VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL .
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The 2011 Lexus LS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 14 owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Lexus LS.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2011 Lexus LS.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2011 Lexus LS are service brakes (6 reports), electrical system (2 reports), steering (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2011 Lexus LS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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