2011 LEXUS IS F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 LEXUS IS F
The 2011 LEXUS IS F has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, VISIBILITY/WIPER. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 LEXUS IS F
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 LEXUS IS F, potentially affecting up to 3,321,683 vehicles.
Recall 19V005000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,299,448 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers...
View full details →Recall 16V340000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,754,517 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California,...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on...
View full details →Recall 13V030000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
| 267,718 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that...
Consequence: Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 LEXUS IS F
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 LEXUS IS F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THEY SENT ME A NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE RECALL (NHTSA RECALL # 16V-340 & 17V-006 LAST MARCH 2017 BUT UNTIL NOW, THEY HAVEN'T FIX MY CAR YET. MANY TIMES I'VE TRIED CONTACTING THEM BUT TO NO AVAIL.
Safety Rating for the 2011 LEXUS IS F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 LEXUS IS F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 LEXUS IS F
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 LEXUS IS F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ELE_LSC_Dealer L — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Region Letter: The screws which secure the engine cooling fan motors to the fan shroud could become loose over time and interfere with the operation of the cooling fans. If a fan becomes damaged and inoperative, the engine coolant temperature could increase. The following information is provided to inform you...
ELE_LSC_Dealer L — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Region Letter: The screws which secure the engine cooling fan motors to the fan shroud could become loose over time and interfere with the operation of the cooling fans. If a fan becomes damaged and inoperative, the engine coolant temperature could increase. The following information is provided to inform you...
ELE_LSC_Dealer D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Electronic Communication: The screws which secure the engine cooling fan motors to the fan shroud could become loose over time and interfere with the operation of the cooling fans. If a fan becomes damaged and inoperative, the engine coolant temperature could increase. The following information is provided to inform you...
ELE_LSC_Dealer D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Electronic Communication: The screws which secure the engine cooling fan motors to the fan shroud could become loose over time and interfere with the operation of the cooling fans. If a fan becomes damaged and inoperative, the engine coolant temperature could increase. The following information is provided to inform you...
Service — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Limited Service Campaign LSC ELE Certain 2008 through 2012 Model Year ISF Vehicles Engine Cooling Fans.
L-SB-0146-11 Rev — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Under certain climatic conditions, some vehicles may exhibit an unpleasant odor coming from the face level HVAC vents during the initial 10 ? 30 seconds of HVAC system operation. An HVAC Amplifier is now available with updated logic that will direct air away from the face level vents under certain...
LSB000512A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HID Headlamp Housing Paint Bubble I Poor Appearance
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 LEXUS IS F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS F
- 2008 LEXUS IS F — 15 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS IS F — 1 complaint
- 2010 LEXUS IS F — 2 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS IS F (current)
- 2012 LEXUS IS F — 0 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS IS F — 0 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS IS F — 3 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS IS F — 2 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