2011 Lexus ES Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,912miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Lexus ES, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,912 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am getting a parasitic electrical draw of 12% overnight. On a new interstate battery. I have checked lighting and allstate milewise monitor and neither appear to be the source. Is there a common issue on a 2011 es350?”
NHTSA complaint #11752883, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,912.”
NHTSA complaint #11681439, filed 2025-08, 137,912 miles“At approximately 6:30pm, while making a right hand turn into a friends driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own, and the brakes would not work. The vehicle continued to the right as if locked in to the right hand position, hit a tree and finally came to a stop by hitting high concrete steps. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and later to the body shop as the vehicle was not drivable. During the interim, the vehicle was inspected by toyota. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460433, filed 2012-06“Capability of Lexus ES 350 year 2007: it was impossible for one to be locked out of one's car with the smart key in the cabin or in the trunk. If the smart key were in the cabin, one could not lock the doors and would be alerted with loud continuous signal. If the smart key were in the trunk, one could not lock the trunk and would alerted with a loud continuous signal. This capability does not exist with the Lexus ES 350 year 2011: if one locks all the doors to the cabin and then accidentally places the smart key into the trunk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440315, filed 2011-12“The contact owns a owns a 2011 Lexus es350. The contact stated that the driver exited the vehicle and forgot to shut the ignition off. The vehicle was equipped with a push to start and stop feature. The engine continued to run until a carbon monoxide detector sounded. The driver suffered carbon monoxide poisoning and as a result, was taken to a hospital to treat the condition. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10458009, filed 2012-05Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 8 | 24% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 19% |
| 2000 | 3 | 50% |
| 1999 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus ES
27 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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