Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus RX350, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes9
- Vehicle speed control8
- Engine7
- Power train6
- Air bags6
- Structure3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2011
100 new Lexus RX350 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2011; the largest markets were Poland (58), Estonia (10), Germany (10).
- Average mass
- 2,100 kg
- Average power
- 204 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In New Zealand
64 2011 cars are on the New Zealand register; 30% arrived as used imports, 69% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.4 % |
| 2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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 CALIBRATION FOR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES IS INCORRECT. DUE TO THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY NOT BE CONTROLLED PROPERLY DURING ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) OR VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) ACTUATION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2011 Lexus RX350: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10230353 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230352 | DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022 |
| 10230351 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230350 | DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10210374 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s). |
| 10209023 | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the int |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205384 | DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205378 | When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made. |
| 10205375 | Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles |
| 10205370 | Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory |
| 10205365 | Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED |
| 10205362 | Rear Seat Entertainment Parental Control Password Reset/Initialization |
| 10205359 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10205358 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10205356 | HOD Navigation Map Update Process |
| 10205354 | HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205341 | HDD Navigation Program Setup |
| 10205340 | HVAC Odor Maintenance |
| 10205338 | Navigation System Firmware Improvement |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)