2011 Lexus RX
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
10 of 29 total reports mention: engine.
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My 2011 Lexus RX350 was running fine as I ran errands for groceries and other items around town one day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-14
Structure
4 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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On Saturday July 15, 2023, at between about 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. CDST the vehicle was parked overnight in a garage, spontaneously caught fire and burned and was a total loss. There was a smell I would associate with an electrical fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-15
Service brakes
4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.
Air bags
4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.
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Airbags failed during a major accident
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX 450H. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle but none of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-10
Electrical system
4 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH the front driver seat heater was activated and moments later smoke and flames were present coming from the center console of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 Lexus RX 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?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus RX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.