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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Lexus GS350 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Lexus GS350 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2012 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical GS350 year, for its age
#216 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Lexus GS350 problems
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No recalls for the 2011 Lexus GS350
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus GS350. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 2011 Lexus GS350
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Error code c1267 load sensing switch failed... Abs lights on tracton lights on.
2011 Lexus gs 350. Consumer writes in regards to inaudible turn signal indicator. *Ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer advised the vehicle was operating as designed. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus gs 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and caused a glare, which made it difficult to see out of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lexus of palm beach in west palm beach, florida) where it was determined that vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was not available.
Takata recall; may 23, 2016; gzg, 16v340. Front seat passenger. I cannot put anyone in the front seat. Lexus will not fix or buy the car back, but carmax will. I seldom drive...Not happy. My car was hit parked and the bag did not go off. The car was repaired by progressive but I cannot be sure I they checked its security of the bag. Don't feel safe in the car at all. Tcc campus, arlington, tx. I was voting. It was a truck. And bi-standers got her info. She tried to hit and run
2011 Lexus es 350. Consumer writes in regards to no remedy available to repair front passenger recall notice. *Smd
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 *cn
Lexus GS350: every year compared
All GS350 years2011 Lexus GS350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lexus GS350 | 7 | 0 | C | |
| 2011 Lexus ES350 | 197 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS250 | 49 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS250C | 49 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus GX460 | 36 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus CT200H | 24 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS350 | 23 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS350C | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS F | 14 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Lexus GS350
Does the 2011 Lexus GS350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus GS350 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus GS350?
How many complaints has the 2011 Lexus GS350 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2011 and the latest on June 4, 2025. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Lexus GS350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 40 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus GS350 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS350 years have the most complaints?
2013 (41), 2014 (16), 2015 (15). See every Lexus GS350 year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Lexus GS350 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data