2011 Lexus RX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Lexus RX, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,800 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On Saturday July 15, 2023, at between about 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. CDST the vehicle was parked overnight in a garage, spontaneously caught fire and burned and was a total loss. There was a smell I would associate with an electrical fire. People reported hearing a car alarm and a popping sound before the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and had the car towed out of the garage of a condominium association. Fire damage to property (except the subject car) was minimal but there was extensive smoke. In my opinion based on this incident, electric/hybrid cars should not be parked indoors.”
NHTSA complaint #11532457, filed 2023-07“Hydraulic hood supports failed causing hood to fall suddenly almost striking child. No other supports available under hood to prevent harm or injury. Similar repair was provided for trunk on 2004 toyota sienna by manufacture due to safety concern. This is a faulty design that should never fail due to risk of serious head or neck injury. Please respond back.”
NHTSA complaint #11265838, filed 2019-10Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 25% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 10 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 9% |
| 2005 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 | 12 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus RX
10 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology