Does the 2011 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Lexus RX350, the most recent reported on July 26, 2011 (Service brakes, hydraulic). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX350?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (9 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (8).

How many 2011 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

15 of 30 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Lexus RX350.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Lexus RX350 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 11V377000 · reported July 26, 2011 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 32 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes9
Vehicle speed control8
Engine7
Air bags6
Power train6
Structure3
Engine and engine cooling2
Electrical system1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 7, 2022 · Engine · 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the AWD and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and discovered oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the…

May 29, 2019 · Engine · 129,000 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE POLICE WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS…

Mar 29, 2019 · Engine · 75,600 miles
MY 2011 LEXUS RX350 HAS RUBBER OIL COOLER HOSE AND LEXUS USA WILL NOT REPLACE THE PRESSURIZED RUBBER HOSE DESPITE KNOWN INCIDENTS OF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE PART. ON SOME RX350 MODELS, LEXUS HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT IN CASE THE PART IS LEAKING OIL, BUT I WAS TOLD BY LEXUS THAT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS…

Jan 10, 2019 · Steering · 43,000 miles
CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT

Aug 14, 2018 · Structure · 97,000 miles · fire reported
PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN BACK OF HOUSE, BESIDE DECK AFTER SHORT TRIP TO STORE. SMELLED A MELTING SMELL OUTSIDE. MAYBE FIVE MINUTES LATER THE SMELL STARTED COMING INSIDE THE HOUSE. WE LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW SMOKE AND THOUGHT THE HOUSE WAS ON FIRE. WE WENT OUTSIDE AND THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD…

RX350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	0	126	11	4
2009	0	97	7	1
2010	1	94	23	6
2011	1	30	15	2
2012	1	33	11	2
2013	1	59	10	3
2014	0	15	5	0

Across all years, the 2007 RX350 has the most complaints (167). All Lexus RX350 years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Lexus RX350, the most recent reported on July 26, 2011 (Service brakes, hydraulic). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX350?: Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (9 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (8).
How many 2011 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 15 of 30 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 7, 2022.