2011 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2011 Lexus RX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Where the 2011 Lexus RX has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other RX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I made a 6-mile trip from my garage and back (12 miles total). The next day, my neighbor asked me to come outside to inspect my driveway where I found a trailing stream of oil. The oil leak was substantial enough to visibly observe an unbroken ribbon of oil spanning the entire length of the asphalt…
My 2011 Lexus RX350 was running fine as I ran errands for groceries and other items around town one day. Then, out of the blue, I realized that after returning home and parking in my garage, there was a trail of oil in my driveway, leading to my vehicle. I looked under the engine area and noticed a…
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. People reported hearing a car alarm and a "popping sound" before…
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