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2011 Lexus GS450H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 GS450H.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2011 Lexus GS450H is a passenger car built on Lexus's mid-size platform, powered by a hybrid drivetrain paired with an automatic AV-S6 transmission, and maintained with 6.7 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated engine oil, delivering EPA fuel economy of 22 city, 25 highway, and 23 combined mpg. Among the GS450H model years spanning 2007 to 2017, the 2011 model falls within a period of improving reliability trajectory, with total owner complaints recorded at 5—well below the peak of 48 documented in 2007 and trending toward the lowest complaint count of just 1 recorded in 2012. The top complaint area for this model year centered on service brakes, and the vehicle carried 2 recalls during its production run. For researchers assessing long-term ownership outcomes, the 2011 GS450H represents a model year positioned during a significant decline in reported issues, suggesting that Lexus had substantially refined the platform by this point while still retaining the mature hybrid technology that defines the nameplate.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/25/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S65D26L Hybrid · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S65D26L Hybrid · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-40ZR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780150060
Fuel filter2330031140
Spark plug9091901249
Battery2880031282 alt 2880031341
Front wiper blades8521233231 alt 8522233241
Serpentine belt9091602692
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131020
Cabin air filter8713907010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 25 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.7 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts184 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.88-1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity4.61 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberS65D26L Hybrid
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca

Service checks

Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression101-143 PSI. 15 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle57 ft-lbs / 40 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque to Knuckle57 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 10,000 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (clean)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (clean) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Lexus GS450H sits in a generation where federal complaints declined sharply from 48 in 2007 to just 5 in 2011, with recalls also falling from five to two over the same span. Complaints remained low at one in 2012 before rising to 17 in 2013, while recalls dropped to zero after 2011. Technical Service Bulletins peaked later at 293 in 2013, though the 2011 model year still recorded a relatively high 198 TSBs. The data shows three complaints for Service Brakes, one for Service Brakes Hydraulic, and one for Vehicle Speed Control, with a single crash complaint and no fire reports. The data does not specify root causes for these complaint categories. This combination of low complaint and recall counts alongside elevated but not peak TSB activity suggests the 2011 model year is a relatively good year to buy, provided brake-related components are inspected.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
198
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 198 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 GS450H take?

6.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 GS450H have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GS450H get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined mpg.