NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Lexus GS Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 Lexus GS right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA lists a related nameplate separately for the 2011 Lexus GS: GS Hybrid — 2 recall campaigns.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Lexus GS.

2011 Lexus GS owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus GS, describing incidents dated July 11, 2011 to May 19, 2025.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11664761 · Filed June 4, 2025
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…
ODI #11309811 · Filed February 18, 2020
ERROR CODE C1267 LOAD SENSING SWITCH FAILED... ABS LIGHTS ON TRACTON LIGHTS ON.
ODI #10422661 · Filed August 30, 2011
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…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 Lexus GS right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 Lexus GS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Lexus GS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11664761

Incident: May 19, 2025 · Filed: June 4, 2025

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.

Service Brakes

ODI #11309811

Incident: January 2, 2020 · Filed: February 18, 2020

ERROR CODE C1267 LOAD SENSING SWITCH FAILED... ABS LIGHTS ON TRACTON LIGHTS ON.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10422661

Crash

Incident: July 11, 2011 · Filed: August 30, 2011

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

Other Lexus GS model years

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