2011 Lexus Rx350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (8) · Service Brakes (7) · Air Bags (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2011-07-26 · campaign 11V377000 · 32 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (215)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Showing the 6 most recent of 215 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-07 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · 118,000 mi“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 dealer and the contact was informed …”
2019-05-29 · Engine · 129,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 not taken to the dealer for a dia…”
2019-03-29 · Engine · 75,600 mi“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 not eligible for the extended w…”
2019-01-10 · Steering · 43,000 mi“clicking sound when turning right or left…”
2018-08-14 · Wheels · 97,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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. sprayed car with fire extinguis…”
2018-03-12 · Power Train · 66,437 mi · 💥 crash“12/7/2017 i pulled into my driveway to park at 1 pm. i slowed down i had my foot on the brake, i was putting it into the park position when the car lunged forward and and put a hole in the garage door and knocked it off track.i was stunned & surprised.my husband and i could not duplicate this action. on 12/14/17 i pulled into the parking lot at f…”
2018-03-09 · Air Bags“i have contacted lexus multiple times and they say they don't have parts to fix airbag…”
2018-02-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 59,557 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2011 lexus rx350. while pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated to 50 mph. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall and reversed at 50 mph. the contact switched the gear back into drive and the vehicle accelerated again, which caused the vehicle to crash into the wall again. the contact sustained neck and bac…”
2018-02-01 · Service Brakes · 59,000 mi · 💥 crash“as i was trying to park my vehicle, it accelerated and hit a building then went backwards. i managed to keep the car from reversing into the street but the brakes did not work and car did not slow down. it hit the building a second time. i put the car in park and it stopped. none of the airbags inflated and the car was totaled. toyota took no blame…”
2017-12-12 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus rx350. on two separate occasions, the vehicle was involved in a crash. on one occasion, while idling at an intersection, the contact's vehicle was rear ended. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries sustained. medical attention was not required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.