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2011 Lexus RX recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus RX, but owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
29
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Lexus RX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Lexus RX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine10
Unknown or Other5
Structure4
Service Brakes4
Air Bags4
Electrical System4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Filter/Screen — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 130,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Lexus RX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported May 27, 2026
This vehicle is being sold at a dealership in Layton Utah. They have rolled back the odometer to show 119,287k miles, but the vehicle was last serviced by the Lexus dealer at 164,279 miles.
Unknown or Other · reported May 27, 2026
Dealership rolled back the odometer to 125,460 miles, but the last service was performed at 162k miles at Lexus of Murray.
Electrical System · at 195,937 miles · reported Apr 10, 2026
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 vehicle.
Engine · reported Jan 23, 2026
I made a 6-mile trip from my garage and back (12 miles total). The next day, my neighbor asked me to come outside to inspect my driveway where I found a trailing stream of oil. The oil leak was substantial enough to visibly observe an unbroken ribbon of oil spanning the entire length of the asphalt street leading to my driveway and a large pool of oil where I waited momentarily for the garage door to open. Needless to say, I then discovered a large pool of oil under the front of the engine on the passenger side. It was the lower oil cooling line. No warning signal appeared reflecting the leak…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 16, 2025
Abs, traction control, brake lights & beeping sound all on. Brake pedal is hard. Pedestrians, other drivers & family are at risk due to safety risk. Diagnosis codes c1253 - c1256 during test indicates ABS pump assembly issues. This problem was noticed by me in late august 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lexus RX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Lexus RX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus RX?

Owners report engine problems most often (10 reports), followed by unknown or other (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 130,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.