Model year guide

2011 Lexus GS 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Lexus GS 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 35 on record.

2011 Lexus GS 350 — representative photo
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2011 Lexus GS 350 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$22,253

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2011 Lexus GS 350 recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #18V432000 · 26/06/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #14V647000 · 15/10/2014

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 remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attac…

Fix: 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.

Engine NHTSA Campaign #13V395000 · 04/09/2013

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 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of th…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Lexus GS 350 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Lexus GS 350 worth?

Low
$17,000
Typical price
$22,253
High
$26,000

From 34 comparable 2011 Lexus GS 350 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Lexus GS 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,300
Total$30,300
Per mile$0.40

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,253) with the same model 4 model-years older ($12,404), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Lexus GS 350 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 350
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2011 Lexus GS 350 vehicles on record

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2011 Lexus GS 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lexus GS 350 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus GS 350. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus GS 350 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Lexus GS 350 at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2011 Lexus GS 350 worth?

Comparable 2011 Lexus GS 350 listings run roughly $17,000–$26,000, typically around $22,253 (from 34 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.