2011 Lexus ES Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 59%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Lexus ES, 59% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,200 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall; I have major concern relevant to not only the pass/side air bag, but to the driver side air bag also. I request both sides be replaced, unless you can provide data that will confirm there is no issue with drivers side air bag. Dealer/sewell advised my work would be done in sept 17. They have yet to set up an appt for my repairs. Pls help. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11048783, filed 2017-11, 71,210 miles“Takata recall. We received notice of the takata airbag recall in roughly august of 2016. It said that a passenger should not sit in the passenger seat. My wife and I are retired and always drive together. This recall made our Lexus undriveable for the past year and 3 months. There has been no recompensation by Lexus.”
NHTSA complaint #11043464, filed 2017-11, 30,000 miles“Lexus has not been able to resolve the issue with my passenger front airbag since may of 2016. I understand to some degree the delay caused by the massive number of issues with the takata corporation's products, however this has prevented the use of my front passenger seat for over 7 months with no end in sight. This seems unacceptable for any manufacturer, particularly one of the stature of Lexus.”
NHTSA complaint #10944048, filed 2017-01, 34,000 miles“Takata recall I purchased this vehicle two years ago as of december 2017. I have as of yet had this airbag replaced. When I call the dealer; tom williams Lexus they do not return phone calls. I need to know when and if they will replace this airbag”
NHTSA complaint #11024178, filed 2017-09, 47,000 miles“Takata recall. When do they propose to do something since it has been over a year since I received the notice. It is nice that they say don't drive with an occupant in the front passenger seat. However, not everyone has the luxury of doing this. Maybe Lexus executives have multiple vehicles so they do not have to have passengers ride with them. If that is their solution, the ceo of Lexus can lend me one of his cars until they get around to fixing mine.”
NHTSA complaint #11000219, filed 2017-06, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 25 | 89% |
| 2020 | 8 | 44% |
| 2019 | 6 | 18% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 19 | 61% |
| 2011 | 27 | 59% |
| 2010 | 20 | 49% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 37 | 54% |
| 2007 | 34 | 27% |
| 2006 | 7 | 58% |
| 2005 | 10 | 17% |
| 2004 | 4 | 25% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus ES
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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