KnownCarProblems2011 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus RX, most often about the engine (35% of complaints). It is 14th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints.
Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported2
Injuries reported2
Most common 2011 Lexus RX problems
Engine
10 complaints · 35%Parts named most often: engine.
Some how the oil was leaking ,I don t know why?lucky me I was at home doing the yard work when I saw this massive oil leaking on my drive way
Our 2011 Lexus RX 350 oil cooler line failed causing engine damage. A family member was driving and the loss of motor oil could have locked the engine and caused an accident. Lexus is willing to pay for the part, but not repair the damage caused by the failed oil cooler line.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 17%Body and structure
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: body.
Brakes
4 complaints · 14%I was driving at approximately 40 miles per hour and began breaking behind traffic at a stop light. I was pressing down on the brake pedal as hard as I could, the tires began to grind and I could hear and feel the engine revving because the car was trying to accelerate forward. When the car was failing to come to a…
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX 450h. The contact stated while at a standstill, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Lexus of richmond (9703 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed with needing the brake booster to be…
Air bags
4 complaints · 14%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. The contact was the only person that sustained injuries (body soreness) but did not seek medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The contact stated no…
Electrical
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
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. After stopping and exiting the vehicle the fire department was called to the scene…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Lexus rx450h. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 116,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 195,937 upon scanning the vehicle upon scanning the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Lexus RX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Lexus RX
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints); body and structure (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus RX have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
- It is 14th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.