Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Lexus LS, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 49 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 2022 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec 2022 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 9 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 went out!
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011Viewing | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35.9 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 41.8 |
| 2007 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 46.2 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 48.6 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.