2011 Lexus IS F - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Lexus IS F has not been rated for overall safety by the NHTSA. While it does not have ratings for front or side crashes, rollovers, or pole crashes, it is equipped with standard electronic stability control. Unfortunately, this model does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems. It is worth noting that there have been 14 complaints and 3 recalls reported for this vehicle. Since safety rating data is not available, it is recommended for drivers to exercise caution and stay updated with any recalls related to the Lexus IS F to ensure optimal safety on the road.

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Complaint Count

14

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2011 Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2008 Score 2011 Score 2014 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2008 Score 2011 Score 2014 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2008 Score 2011 Score 2014 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2011 Lexus IS F

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"takata airbag has been recalled for this model. attempts have been made to contact via instructions on recall letter from manufacturer. was informed someone would be out to repair it and no one showed up."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-03-05

Complaint:
"takata recall - my car is supposedly affected by the recall, but the recall will not actually show up in the system- it sounds like it only happens in 2019 - which is greater than 6 years after the car was put in service. i am concerned about the safety of my passengers and loss of value to the car. additionally, the car is currently in pa but will be moving to warmer weather climate and this will cause the degradation to happen more rapidly. lexus reports there are no issues, which is not true according to their own website."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-07-12

Complaint:
"takata recall - on the webpage https://www.nhtsa.gov/recall-spotlight/takata-air-bags, the 2011 lexus is250 awd is shown to be included in the takata airbag recall, however when searching by the vin, no recalls are specified. i have not received any recall information from lexus. please advise if the car is included actually included in the recall. thank you."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-08-08

Complaint:
"they sent me a notification regarding the recall (nhtsa recall # 16v-340 & 17v-006 last march 2017 but until now, they haven't fix my car yet. many times i've tried contacting them but to no avail."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-06-04

Complaint:
"takata recall i need to have passengers in my car i use if for work and to transport my husband and kids. this is taking way to long."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-11-05

Complaint:
"nhtsa recall # 16v-340 i was informed in writing over 6 months ago. nothing further has happened since. the air bags should be replaced immediately if defective! i'm filing a complaint that lexus is taking too long. based on attached screenshot, their excuse is: "recall status: recall incomplete. remedy not yet available" not acceptable."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-09-06

Complaint:
"takata recall. this recall is taking too long and there is no resolution date proposed. i am trying to trade-in or sell my vehicle and receive offers $4000 or more less then kbb value. i don't want to use the vehicle especially with a front seat passenger. the rear seats are not convenient in the is250c model as it is a two door and the rear seats offer a cramped space for passengers."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-05-11

Complaint:
"lexus notified me in may 2016 of a recall for takata airbags, but has not taken definitive action to replace my airbag so my car is safe to drive."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-02-05

Complaint:
"takata recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2011-01-01

Recalls for the 2011 Lexus IS F

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 toyota 4runner, 2014-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, and 2014-2017 lexus gx460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, lexus is250, is350, 2011-2016 4runner, 2011-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2011-2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, 2011-2017 lexus gx460, and 2011-2012 lexus es350 vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, lexus is350, 2010-2016 4runner, 2010-2013..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-01-09

Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 scion xb and lexus is f, 2009-2011 toyota corolla and corolla matrix, 2006-2011 toyota yaris, lexus is250 and lexus is350, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, lexus is250c, lexus is350c and lexus gx460, 2011 sienna, 2007-2011 lexus es350, and 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 scion xb and lexus is f, 2007-2008 toyota yaris, 2006-2008 lexus is250 and lexus is350 and 2007-2008 lexus es350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee,..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-23

LEXUS Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

LEXUS ranks 23 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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