2011 Lexus RX350
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 167 |
| 2008 | 126 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
33% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
As I was trying to park my vehicle, it accelerated and hit a building then went backwards. I managed to keep the car from reversing into the street but the brakes did not work and car did not slow down. It hit the building a second time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-01
Also filed under Air bags
Vehicle speed control
27% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was stopped at a red light. The car felt like it jumped / accelerated from nowhere, and I collided with the vehicle in front of me in a rear-end collision. Damaged caused to my entire front end and the other vehicles back end.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-02
Also filed under Power train
While pulling into driveway, my wife took her foot off accelerator and car suddenly accelerated and ran into wall of house damaging front of car and causing damage to house and contents.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-28
2011 Lexus RX350.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-28
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Engine
23% · 7 reportsAir bags
20% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was involved in a crash. On one occasion, while idling at an intersection, the contact's vehicle was rear ended. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12
Power train
20% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
R
2011-09-08Service brakes, hydraulic11V377000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Lexus RX350 passenger cars manufactured from August 30, 2010, through May 18, 2011, and equipped with vehicle dynamics integrated management (Vdim). The…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake actuator with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 8, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V377000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2011 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Lexus RX350 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus RX350 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.