2011 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
87 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 40/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 97,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2011 sits among all RX years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 54 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 50,374 miles. Half of those reports fall between 13,000 and 92,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Lexus RX.
Technical service bulletins
256 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2011 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Lexus RX reliable?
The 2011 Lexus RX drew 87 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 40/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2011 Lexus RX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Lexus RX are engine (20 complaints), brakes & stability (14), and airbags (11).
At what mileage do 2011 Lexus RX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Lexus RX problems around 50,374 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 13,000 and 92,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Lexus RX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2011 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.