2011 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 164,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 25% | 164,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 34,336 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 88,900 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 8% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Abs, brake, traction control & yield lights are on and beeping sound. Also brake pedal is hard!!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the…
The oil cooler pipe broke on my 2011 lexus rx450h starving the engine of oil as i was driving home from work. The part is currently under warranty enhancement by lexus and is a known problem on my model year of vehicle. The malfunction is particularly insidious as oil only leaks when the engine is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus rx450h. The contact stated that the engine failed. While her husband was driving, there was black smoke coming out from the exhaust pipe. The driver coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to lexus of albuquerque, 4821 pan american fwy…
High pressure engine oil cooler hose ruptured causing an immediate loss of all engine oil and stranding my granddaughter in the outback. The vehicle was being driven on a county highway in the country. The vehicle was in motion when the rupture occurred. It appears that lexus is aware of this…
Other Lexus RX Hybrid years
← 2010 RX Hybrid · 2012 RX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 RX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RX Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.