My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out!
The worst 2011 Lexus LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes6
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes6
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Lexus LS 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
2011 Lexus LS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 19 | 23 | 20 |
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 2011 Lexus LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
ABS Modulator has failed on mine and thousands of owners across the US & the World. Toyota/Lexus knows about this and has issued TSIB's for several models including the LS460 from 2007-2017 up to a certain mileage. My vehicle has too many miles to be included in this, but the safety of my vehicle is in serious risk due to a problem that they have known about for many years, but have failed to do a recall on all of these vehicles. The repair costs on average $2,000 to $4,000.00.
Steering system makes noise when the steering wheel is turned. The steering has a "sticking" characteristic on the highway, making it unsafe to drive due to minor adjustments over center causing the steering rack to temporarily "lock up", then dart left or right when more force is applied. Owner contacted Lexus Corporate about this issue, but they were uncooperative.
Abs trac all dash lights on lost all pressure to the brakes and a loud bell keeps ringing
Brakes completely lost all pressure and a loud bell keep ringing
The Brake Actuator is malfunctioning. I had it inspected at Lexus and they stop the warranty at 150,000 miles which needs to be researched as the issue is arriving beyond 150,000 miles
ABS Brake Actuator Brake Booster Pump & Bracket Is the component that is malfunctioning and it is under inspection now. Car not stopping correctly that’s is actually dangerous for everyone if driven not safe to drive by the way. Yes this problem was discovered at the lexus service center where these accusations where obtained. I was told there is a beeping noise and the brakes are hard to press down and triangular lights is on abs light is on from what I remember.
The vehicle was in motion on a hot sunny day. Out of no where there the sunroof exploded. I was traveling at speeds up to 75 MPH on a highway. I heard the loud pop like a gunshot, and the glass shattering. The visor to the sunroof was closed, and when I opened it to see what happened it seemed, and if the glass was about fall on me while driving, I immediately closed the visor for protection, then I heard the glass flying off in to the traffic behind me
Vehicle blower mortor make loud noise and go bad . Inside interior near door ways begain to peal .
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Questions about the 2011 Lexus LS
Is the 2011 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2011 Lexus LS, 1.5 times a typical LS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus LS?
Brakes, with 6 complaints. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus LS have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus LS get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Lexus LS range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl hybrid, AWD) gets 19 city and 23 highway.
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