Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Lexus ES350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Lexus ES350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 153 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 145 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
Of the 153 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 153 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Lexus ES350 exhibits strong reliability with most issues related to airbag recalls. While important, airbags haven't been problematic outside of recalls. Other components show minimal complaints, indicating a well-built vehicle with minor concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | N/A | No reliable estimate | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | rare |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical issues or dimming lights
- Engine noises or knocking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Lexus ES350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.