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Lexus IS 350Model year report

2011 Lexus IS 350 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lexus IS 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus IS 350. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (2) and fuel system (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 211 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall'. Affected areas are the front passenger airbags . I am being told that despite this recall being issued for over a year or more that the remedy is still not available. I find this highly dangerous and terrible business practice for the Lexus corporation; not to mention putting my personal safety at risk.”

NHTSA complaint #10944965, filed 2017-01

Engine: “On march 11,2014, I stopped my car at the stop light behind another car. My car's engine suddenly started rev up. I applied the brake as much as I can. Buy my car started to move and hit the back of the car stopped in front of my car. Sudden unintended acceleration.”

NHTSA complaint #10578909, filed 2014-04, 17,000 miles

Fuel system: “In a traffic light about to make a left, when lights turned green it accelerated normally until speed was at 25-30mph its stopped there. Will only rev up to 2000 RPM would change gears but in its own desired time . Pulled over turn off the car turned it back on same happnd. Engine light went on and frm there it would run the same accelerate normally and remain in aflactuating speed of 2-30mph until now Lexus of las vegas will not aknowledge elf recall stating my car is not included in their list. Will not honor all paperwork from this website. …”

NHTSA complaint #10893596, filed 2016-08, 71,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 71,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–2525%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014201632017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Lexus IS 350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
IS350 · sedan AWDnot rated———5 · 10.1% risk
IS350 · sedan RWDnot rated———5 · 10.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Lexus IS 350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
IS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2011 Lexus IS 350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 211 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 211 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus IS 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20141434,0001522—Not enough data
2011555,5007—20—Not enough data
2010842,0008———Not enough data
20083050,0008—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20075370,0008—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20069380,0008—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus IS 350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lexus IS 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus IS 350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lexus IS 350 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2011 Lexus IS 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus IS 350 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Lexus IS 350 (IS 350 AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Lexus IS 350 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,500 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 71,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.