The 2011 drew 14 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical RX year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2010; best years: 2018, 2021, and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
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.
Risk: This could result in increased stopping distances and/or a failure to adequately correct a vehicle slide, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
NHTSA listing: RX350.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2011 Lexus RX.
What owners report
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 RX. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Lexus RX recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2011 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2010 RX drew the most (82) and the 2011 drew 14.
Owner complaints
2011: 72 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Lexus RX
Model year
Complaints
2010
192
2011
72
2012
48
2013
90
2014
30
2015
67
2016
93
2017
103
2018
47
2019
68
2020
55
2021
71
2022
39
2023
67
2024
58
2025
22
2026
9
Safety recalls
2011: 1 recallTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Lexus RX
Model year
Recalls
2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
1
2014
0
2015
1
2016
3
2017
3
2018
2
2019
4
2020
2
2021
2
2022
0
2023
4
2024
4
2025
4
2026
3
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Lexus RX, the problems described most are oil leaks (6), smoke or a burning smell (5), and brake failure or a soft or hard pedal (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2011 Lexus RX safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2011 Lexus RX earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2011 Lexus RX?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2011 Lexus RX.
How do I check if my RX has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Lexus dealers for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: RX, RX HYBRID, RX330, RX350.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.