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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Lexus RX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 26, 201111V377000 | Service brakes, hydraulicTHIS 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V377000
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Owner complaints by component67
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 28 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 24 |
| Air bags | 11 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 15 |
| Structure | 9 | 13 |
| Power train | 8 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RX330, RX350, RX450H.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Abs, brake, traction control & yield lights are on and beeping sound. Also brake pedal is hard!!!!!”
- Electrical system
“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…”
- Suspension
“Rear control arms are rusted and can break and cause an accident.i went for an alignment and they couldn’t do the full alignment beater of the corrosion”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20151 recall67 complaints
- 20140 recalls30 complaints
- 20131 recall90 complaints
- 20121 recall48 complaints
- 20111 recall72 complaints
- 20101 recall192 complaints
- 20090 recalls132 complaints
- 20081 recall253 complaints
- 20073 recalls289 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2011 ES3 recalls199 complaints
- 2011 IS7 recalls65 complaints
- 2011 GS3 recalls9 complaints
- 2011 LS0 recalls14 complaints
- 2011 GX3 recalls37 complaints
- 2011 LX3 recalls1 complaint
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
2011 Lexus RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Lexus RX. The most recent, 11V377000 (reported July 26, 2011), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Lexus RX?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Lexus RX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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