repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 Lexus IS 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Lexus IS 350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Lexus IS 350 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2011 Lexus IS 350 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.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the…
no report yet
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 IS 350 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 IS 350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Lexus IS 350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IS 350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"TAKATA RECALL'. AFFECTED AREAS ARE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS. I AM BEING TOLD THAT DESPITE THIS RECALL BEING ISSUED FOR OVER A YEAR OR MORE THAT THE REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I FIND THIS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND TERRIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICE FOR THE LEXUS CORPORATION; NOT TO MENTION PUTTING MY…
"TAKATA RECALL" I WOULD LIKE TO ASK IF I CAN JUST HAVE THE AIRBAGS TAKEN OUT. IT IS RIDICULOUS TO NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE PEOPLE IN MY CAR WHILE DRIVING. HOW DO I KNOW IF IT IS SAFE FOR ME TO BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS SOUND LIKE THEY CAN HURT MORE THAN JUST THE PASSENGERS. I FEEL IT IS MY…
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