Complaints
59
per 10K Sold
14.4
US Sales
40,873
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:55,893 mi
Crash-related:3
#25 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:25,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
Electrical Faults
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 27 | 3 | — | 55,893 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 2 | — | 25,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,893
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,500
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Lexus Es — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 Lexus Es has 59 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Airbags (27 complaints, avg 55,893 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 25,500 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,144 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Lexus Es include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Lexus Es as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Lexus Es?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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