2011 Lexus ES air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Lexus ES — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2011 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crossed over into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow…”
filed May 1, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was flashing constantly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Occupant Classification Sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other ES years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 ES | 25 | 89% |
| 2019 ES | 6 | 18% |
| 2013 ES | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 ES | 19 | 61% |
| 2010 ES | 20 | 49% |
| 2009 ES | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 ES | 37 | 54% |
| 2007 ES | 34 | 27% |
| 2005 ES | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 ES | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 ES | 3 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Lexus ES
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.