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2011 Lexus GS HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2011 Lexus GS Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2019 Q4

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 18V-432 · Jun 26, 2018 · 114,998 vehicles · 71,101 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles · 305,888 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other GS Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS Hybrid median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'13'15'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS Hybrid owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAR INTERMITTENTLY HAS BRAKE MALFUNCTION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ARE DISPLAYED AND BREAK POWER IS SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHED. ONCE YOU TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT AGAIN EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW IN THE LAST 2500MILES, I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 29,000 AND…
Complaint 11119431 · Aug 12, 2018 · 35,650 miles
CAR WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, MY WIFE WAS PARKING ON THE SECOND DECK OF A PARKING LOT AND ONLY A BARRIER STOPPED HER FROM GOING OVER THE EDGE. A SIMILAR PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. WE ARE NOT CERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE SURGED A BIT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES…
Complaint 10473307 · Sep 2, 2012 · 22,000 miles

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