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2011 Lexus GS problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Lexus GS is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical GS model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
57
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
20-23mpg

The worst 2011 Lexus GS problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Lexus GS 57

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 57 bulletins for the 2011 Lexus GS

2011 Lexus GS fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cyl HybridRWD222523
3.5L 6‑cylAWD182520
4.6L 8‑cylRWD172420

What 2011 Lexus GS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2025 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Hydraulic Brake Sensor Fault" remained displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Brakes · 101,578 miles · NY

Error code c1267 load sensing switch failed... Abs lights on tracton lights on.

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Acceleration · 1,900 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus gs 350. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated crashed into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer diagnosed that there was no failure within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 1,900. Updated 3/29/12

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Questions about the 2011 Lexus GS

Is the 2011 Lexus GS reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 Lexus GS, close to a typical GS model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus GS?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus GS have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus GS get?

Official estimates for the 2011 Lexus GS range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 22 city and 25 highway.

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