2011 Lexus ES350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 145about this part
- Share
- 95%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 145 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Lexus ES350, 95% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall . I was advised about this issue when I took my car in for service last time. At crown Lexus of ontario. I reminded the dealer that I had received a notice last year but Lexus has not done anything for it yet . I also told the dealer that this is a safety issue and needs to be fixed soon.”
NHTSA complaint #11019180, filed 2017-08, 85,000 miles“Takata recall notice received from manufacturer over a year ago. After several inquiries I have heard nothing. The notice stated that I could not trade or sell my car or have passengers in the front seat safely until the aribag recall is remedied.”
NHTSA complaint #11014242, filed 2017-08, 50,000 miles“Takata recall. In may 2016 I received a recall notice from Lexus that my airbags must be replaced. It is now over one year and I am still attempting to have this item replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11005082, filed 2017-07, 14,600 miles“Takata recall. I was informed of the recall. No current repair and was advised to not operate with a front seat passenger. Contacted the manufacturer and was told the remedy would not be ready until, at least, first quarter 2017. The dealership is willing to provide a non-comparable loaner vehicle (I would expect a luxury vehicle). My vehicle was purchased with an extended warranty and scratch and dent protection. I have also prepaid for an xm subscription. All of these purchases are being wasted if I accept the loaner. …”
NHTSA complaint #10889175, filed 2016-07, 66,000 miles“My tire pressure light came on in my vehicle in october. The light would not go off. I took the car to the shop and 2 sensor lights were replaced. The light stayed off for a day and came back on. The shop that replaced the sensor said to bring it back the next day because they do not know what is wrong because there are no longer any sensor to replace. When I arrived home I proceeded to back into my carport and when I proceeded to get on break to put the car in reverse, the brake failed and I had an accident that caused a lot of damage to my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948820, filed 2017-02, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2012, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Lexus ES350 2010–2012, GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2011, IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement…
- 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
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 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…
- 10132326Apr 9, 2013A recent review of our records indicated that your Safety Connect system is not active and needs to be activated in order for services to work.
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 77 | 87% |
| 2011 | 145 | 95% |
| 2010 | 108 | 79% |
| 2009 | 101 | 70% |
| 2008 | 170 | 67% |
| 2007 | 253 | 47% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus ES350
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lexus ES350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology