2011 Lexus RX Hybrid

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2011 Lexus RX Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:00.329Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 154 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 57 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 10 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2011: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20052
2006154
200759
200857
20108
201112
20123
201312
20142
20155
20167
201710
20183
20193
20202
20210
20220
20230
20241
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

3 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

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HIGH PRESSURE ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE OIL AND STRANDING MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE OUTBACK. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A COUNTY HIGHWAY IN THE COUNTRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190514

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL & YIELD LIGHTS ARE ON AND BEEPING SOUND. ALSO BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD!!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20251030

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL & YIELD LIGHTS ARE ON AND BEEPING SOUND. ALSO BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD!!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20251030

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

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ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL & YIELD LIGHTS ARE ON AND BEEPING SOUND. ALSO BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD!!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20251030

SOMETHING IN THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE BY THE RADIO HAS OVERHEATED, MELTING THE AC VENT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180924

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

CRASH
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VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE NEAR MISSES RESULTING FROM LATERAL MIRRORS BULKINESS AND LACK OF VISIBILITY FOR DRIVER WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT IN AN INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121102

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Lexus RX Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.