2011 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
78/100
#5 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid has a complaint index of 78, ranking 5th worst out of 19 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Engine problems dominate at 42% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 157,000.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 30 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (42%)
- Brakes3 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (17%)
- Structure & Body2 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
What owners report
- Engine oil cooler pipe or hose ruptures, dumping engine oil and stranding the vehicle, in some cases with black smoke from the exhaust.
- Brake pedal fails to stop the vehicle immediately while the ABS warning light illuminates.
- Backseat power seat mechanism moves automatically after ignition shutoff and traps or crushes whatever is behind it, including a passenger's foot.
- Seat belt release button fails to release the belt, trapping the occupant.
- Fuel pump fails suddenly at highway speed, triggering a 'check hybrid system' message and loss of power.
- Dashboard electrical component overheats near the radio, melting the AC vent and shedding plastic flecks.
2011 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data give it a complaint index of 78, the 5th worst among 19 model years of the RX Hybrid, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- Engine issues make up 42% of complaints, including oil cooler pipe or hose ruptures, with a median failure mileage of 157,000.
- Does the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2011 model year.
- How does the 2011 RX Hybrid compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 78 is worse than 2010 (67), 2012 (22), and 2015 (44, rated Good), but better than 2006 (100) and 2008 (94), both also rated Avoid.
- What fuel economy does the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid get?
- EPA rates it at 28.5 mpg combined (30 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.