2011 Lexus ES Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Lexus ES, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Lexus ES. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Lexus ES have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,151 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 iss”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2026 · Electrical system
“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, b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Lexus ES (ES 350). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus ES model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Lexus ES | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 Lexus ES | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Lexus ES | 0 | 27 |
| 2003 Lexus ES | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 Lexus ES | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 Lexus ES | 0 | 58 |
| 2006 Lexus ES | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 Lexus ES | 0 | 125 |
| 2008 Lexus ES | 0 | 68 |
| 2009 Lexus ES | 0 | 28 |
| 2010 Lexus ES | 0 | 41 |
| 2011 Lexus ES | 0 | 46 |
| 2012 Lexus ES | 0 | 31 |
| 2013 Lexus ES | 0 | 34 |
| 2014 Lexus ES | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Lexus ES | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus ES | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 Lexus ES | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 Lexus ES | 1 | 34 |
| 2020 Lexus ES | 1 | 18 |
| 2021 Lexus ES | 1 | 28 |
| 2022 Lexus ES | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Lexus ES | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 Lexus ES | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus ES | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2011 Lexus ES
How do I know if my 2011 Lexus ES has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.