Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Lexus IS 350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Lexus IS 350 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 #18V432000 Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V395000 Variable-Valve Timing System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Lexus IS 350 demonstrates solid reliability with only a few complaints regarding airbags, vehicle speed control, and engine issues. Overall, issues are minimal, indicating strong reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 65,000–85,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| engine | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 system check
- Transmission fluid service
- Inspect brake pads and rotors
- Replace air filters
- Alignment and tire balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual acceleration patterns
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Check engine light
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Lexus IS 350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.