2011 Lexus GS 350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2011 Lexus GS 350. Newest first.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
2011 lexus GS 350. Consumer writes in regards to inaudible turn signal indicator. *Ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer advised the vehicle was operating as designed. *Js
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 2011 lexus GS 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and caused a glare, which made it difficult to see out of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lexus of palm beach in west palm beach, florida) where it was determined that vehicle was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 lexus GS 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and caused a glare, which made it difficult to see out of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lexus of palm beach in west palm beach, florida) where it was determined that vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall; may 23, 2016; gzg, 16v340. front seat passenger. I cannot put anyone in the front seat. lexus will not fix or buy the car back, but carmax will. I seldom drive...not happy. my car was hit parked and the bag did not go off. the car was repaired by progressive but I cannot be…
Takata recall; may 23, 2016; gzg, 16v340. front seat passenger. I cannot put anyone in the front seat. lexus will not fix or buy the car back, but carmax will. I seldom drive...not happy. my car was hit parked and the bag did not go off. the car was repaired by progressive but I cannot be sure I they checked its security of the bag. don't feel safe in the car at all. tcc campus, arlington, tx. I was voting. it was a truck. and bi-standers got her info. she tried to hit and run
- Air bags
2011 lexus ES 350. consumer writes in regards to no remedy available to repair front passenger recall notice. *smd
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230353TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230352DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
- 10230351TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230350DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10210374TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
- 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
- 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205384DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205378When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made.
- 10205377XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
- 10205376Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205375Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205371Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory.
- 10205365Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED
- 10205359Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205356HOD Navigation Map Update Process
- 10205354HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205341HDD Navigation Program Setup
- 10205340HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10205338Navigation System Firmware Improvement
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
- 10205325Leather Care Best Practices.
- 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10205312Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry.
- 10205307XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
- 10205297World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
- 10205129HDD Navigation Map Update Process - Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HOD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HOD system.
- 10205128Navigation System Firmware Improvement (Generation 6)
- 10204556TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.
- 10197471Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
- 10190468Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10190455TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
Every Lexus GS 350 model year
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