2011 LEXUS GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 LEXUS GS
The 2011 LEXUS GS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 LEXUS GS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 LEXUS GS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 LEXUS GS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 LEXUS GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Hydraulic Brake Sensor Fault" remained displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.
ERROR CODE C1267 LOAD SENSING SWITCH FAILED... ABS LIGHTS ON TRACTON LIGHTS ON.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,900. UPDATED 3/29/12 *CN
Safety Rating for the 2011 LEXUS GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 LEXUS GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 LEXUS GS
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 LEXUS GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-0147-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA: THERE IS A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH A BATTERY PACK DETERIORATION CODE. *RM
SB-0147-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TOYOTA: THERE IS A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH A BATTERY PACK DETERIORATION CODE. *RM
LSB-0157-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS: INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE DEPARTMENT RIGHT AFTER A COLD SOAK START UP FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 LEXUS GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS
- 2006 LEXUS GS — 60 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GS — 27 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS GS — 16 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GS — 2 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS GS — 13 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS GS (current)
- 2012 LEXUS GS — 1 complaint
- 2013 LEXUS GS — 24 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS GS — 3 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS GS — 7 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS GS — 4 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints