2011 Lexus RX350 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, which indicates above-average safety features. It excels particularly in side crash tests, receiving a perfect score of 5 for overall side crash rating and side pole crash rating. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances its safety performance by helping drivers maintain control in challenging driving conditions. While it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, its sturdy construction and high crash test ratings contribute to its overall safety profile.

On the downside, there have been 50 complaints reported for this model, which is relatively high and should be taken into consideration. Furthermore, there is one recall on record for the 2011 Lexus RX350, indicating a potential safety issue that needs to be addressed. Overall, while this vehicle offers commendable safety features and strong crash test ratings, the number of complaints and recalls suggest that potential buyers should conduct thorough research and possibly consult with a mechanic before making a purchase.

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Complaint Count

50

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2011 Score 2019 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2011 Score 2019 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 4 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2011 Score 2019 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2011 Lexus RX350

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"oil cooler line ruptured while driving. lexus issued an extended warranty to 12/31/2016 on the oil cooler line. lexus sent an advisory letter to owners of record several months prior to our purchase. our dealer: rohrich lexus, did not inform us of the problem when purchased 09/2014. nor did they address the problem when they serviced the vehicle in 08/16, an oil change. now we have $500 plus in repair costs for the oil cooler line replacement which could have been avoided if rohrich service department had advised us of the extended warranty that covered our vehicle. the oil cooler line was rubber and the fix was a metal line."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2022-03-06
Complaint:
"i have never had any issues with the oil and this car has had all of its oil changes on time and regular. last evening i was driving home and the low oil pressure light came on. within moments i started hearing a knocking noise. i parked the car cause i was at home at that time and i checked the next morning and there is no oil in the car now. there's oil all underneath the undercarriage. i looked online and found a story of another guy this happened to and it ended up being an oil cooler pipe. i guess these are rubber and there's a recall warranty notice on these. my car has not been driven since i parked it. please advise. car is included in this warranty recall."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-04-12
Complaint:
"my 2011 lexus rx 350 has a front timing cover leak. to fix the front timing cover leak, the dealership has an estimated price of $4,000.00. in order to replace a gasket on the timing cover, many accessories and parts needs to be removed. i think it is a safety issue if the engine is losing oil and it stops running. i also believe that it is a poor engineering design, or a manufacturer error. in order to replace a simple gasket, it requires monumental effort and expense. there are many other gaskets in the car engine that are easily accessible and lasts much longer."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2020-06-11
Complaint:
"our 2011 lexus rx 350 oil cooler line failed causing engine damage. a family member was driving and the loss of motor oil could have locked the engine and caused an accident. lexus is willing to pay for the part, but not repair the damage caused by the failed oil cooler line."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2022-01-09
Complaint:
"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 diagnostic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a third party company evaluated it, they diagnostic was unknown cause for the fire. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2019-02-05
Complaint:
"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 warranty. but even if i had the warranty, lexus will not preemptively replace the part, despite 1) safety concern of failure on highway at high speeds and fire hazard risk, 2) potential catastrophic engine failure as the line would rupture and all oil would be lost within seconds and engine would seize and 3) potential environmental damage of loss 6.4 quarts of oil over roadways. please consider advising lexus to do a safety recall on all rubber oil cooler hose parts. thank you."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-05-03
Complaint:
"some how the oil was leaking ,i don t know why?lucky me i was at home doing the yard work when i saw this massive oil leaking on my drive way"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2019-12-09

Recalls for the 2011 Lexus RX350

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of incident: 2011-07-26

LEXUS Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

LEXUS ranks 23 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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