Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Lexus IS F
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Lexus IS F has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Lexus IS F is rated above-average due to its limited recall history and low volume of complaints, mainly centered around airbag issues, which is common across many vehicles of this era. Comprehensive maintenance mitigates long-term costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | N/A | No reliable estimate | very common |
| wiper nuts | N/A | No reliable estimate | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Drive belt inspection annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on dashboard
- Unusual noise during wiper operation
- Slow wiper movement during rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Lexus IS F at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.