There are 2 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2011 Lexus LSin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHEN I'M DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING A CORNER, MY CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING THE EXCELERATOR. IF I NEEDED POWER IN A CRUNCH SITUATION, I WOULD BE OUT OF LUCK. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS DURING IN-TOWN DRIVING. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS MANY TIMES BUT THIS IS MY 1ST REPORT.
ENGINE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, IT APPEARS A CYLINDER MISFIRED. *KB
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026