Representative photoEngine repair for a 2011 Lexus GS
Engine repair for the 2011 Lexus GS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.1 to 12.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Lexus GS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2011 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 | $3,850 | $4,026 | $4,200 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (4), air bags (2) and exterior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V432000 | 2018-06-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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... |
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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,... |
| 13V395000 | 2013-09-04 | engine | 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For engine work on the 2011 Lexus GS, we connect you with a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your GS, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it.
From request to repair
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Your rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
What to ask
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Send a request
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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