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2011 Lexus IS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 201919V741000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V741000
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| Jan 9, 201919V005000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V005000
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| Jun 26, 201818V432000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V432000
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| May 23, 201616V340000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V340000
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| Oct 15, 201414V647000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V647000
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| Sep 4, 201313V395000 | EngineThe 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 risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V395000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Is 250, Is 250c, Is 350, Is 350c, Is F. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component62
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Air bags | 43 | 69 |
| Engine | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 8 |
| Steering | 3 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names IS F, IS250, IS250C, IS350, IS350C.
Latest reports
- Visibility/wiper
“The dashboard is defective in that it melts when exposed to heat and becomes sticky.”
- Engine
“Valley Plate Leak. The Valley Plate Leaks are notorious on this vehicle. There have been several forums about it.”
- Air bags
“Takata airbag has been recalled for this model. Attempts have been made to contact via instructions on recall letter from manufacturer. Was informed someone would be out to repair it and no one showed up.”
Other Lexus IS model years
- 20153 recalls30 complaints
- 20144 recalls65 complaints
- 20134 recalls14 complaints
- 20125 recalls44 complaints
- 20117 recalls65 complaints
- 20109 recalls112 complaints
- 200910 recalls92 complaints
- 200811 recalls270 complaints
- 200711 recalls388 complaints
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2011 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus IS. The most recent, 19V741000 (reported October 17, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Lexus IS recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (2), engine (1), visibility/wiper (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Lexus IS?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 62 filed with NHTSA (69%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Lexus IS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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