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Which year to buy
Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.4× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
61 serious complaints of 66, the most about engine (19) and brakes (14); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2022
“I was driving at approximately 40 miles per hour and began breaking behind traffic at a stop light. I was pressing down on the brake pedal as hard as I could, the tires began to grind and I could hear and feel the engine revving because the car was trying to accelerate forward.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Sep 2019
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05). (19LE05, Oct 2019)
- Extended coverage Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. (KLG Dealer, Dec 2019)
- Extended coverage Technical instructions: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? (19LE05-KLG, Oct 2019)
- Extended coverage Technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? (KLG 19LE05-TI-Up, Aug 2020)
- Repair program Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants (L-TT-0031-10, Jul 2013)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
66 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–29 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2011 RX trims
| 350 | 450h |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lexus reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lexus aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271–275 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 180–187 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 9 | Electrical system (6) | — |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271–275 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 180–187 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 22 | Electrical system (6) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271–275 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 180–187 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 58 | Electrical system (20) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271–275 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 67 | Unknown or other (16) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 259–290 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–30 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 39 | Unknown or other (12) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–30 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 71 | Air bags (47) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 259–295 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–30 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 55 | Air bags (21) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 259–295 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–30 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 68 | Fuel/propulsion system (24) | No |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 259–295 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–30 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 47 | Unknown or other (10) | No |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–30 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 103 | Unknown or other (26) | No |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–30 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 93 | Unknown or other (23) | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 67 | Unknown or other (16) | No |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 30 | Air bags (7) | No |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 90 | Service brakes (19) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 48 | Vehicle speed control (11) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 66 | Engine (19) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 192 | Vehicle speed control (50) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: RX 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | LEXUS RX 350 SUV ICE FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | LEXUS RX 350 SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | LEXUS RX 350H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | LEXUS RX 450H+ SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | LEXUS RX 500H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | LEXUS RX 350 SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | LEXUS RX 350 SUV N/A FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | LEXUS RX 350H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | LEXUS RX 450H+ SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | LEXUS RX 500H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 | Lexus RX 350h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Lexus RX 450h+ SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 57 |
| 2024 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 57 |
| 2024 | Lexus RX 350h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 66 |
| 2023 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 66 |
| 2023 | Lexus RX 350h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 39 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 39 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 350L SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 350L SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 450h SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus RX 450hL SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 71 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 71 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Early Release | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 71 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 71 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350L SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350L SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350L SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 350L SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 450h SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 450hL SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2021 | Lexus RX 450hL SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 70 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 350L SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 46 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 350L SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 450h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 48 |
| 2020 | Lexus RX 450hL SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 46 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 65 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 65 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX350L SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 34 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX350L SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 34 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 37 |
| 2019 | Lexus RX450HL SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 34 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX350L SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 26 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX350L SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 26 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 29 |
| 2018 | Lexus RX450HL SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 26 |
| 2017 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 93 |
| 2017 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 93 |
| 2017 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 57 |
| 2017 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 57 |
| 2016 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 86 |
| 2016 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 86 |
| 2016 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 35 |
| 2016 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 35 |
| 2015 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 1 | 62 |
| 2015 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 62 |
| 2015 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 25 |
| 2015 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 78 |
| 2013 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 78 |
| 2013 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 31 |
| 2013 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 31 |
| 2012 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 45 |
| 2012 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 45 |
| 2012 | Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2011 | Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 54 |
| 2011 | Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 54 |
| 2011 | Lexus RX450H SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 36 |
| 2011 | Lexus RX450H SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 36 |
| 2010 | Lexus RX350 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 171 |
| 2010 | Lexus RX450h w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 98 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2026 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | RX 350h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2026 | RX 500h AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2025 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | RX 350h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2025 | RX 450h Plus AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2025 | RX 500h AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | RX 350h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2024 | RX 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | RX 350h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2023 | RX 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2022 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2022 | RX 350 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2022 | RX 350 L AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2022 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2022 | RX 450h L AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2021 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2021 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2021 | RX 350 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2021 | RX 350 L AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2021 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2021 | RX 450h L AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2020 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2020 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2020 | RX 350 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2020 | RX 350 L AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2020 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2020 | RX 450h L AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2019 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2019 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2019 | RX 350 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2019 | RX 350 L AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2019 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2019 | RX 450h L AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2018 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2018 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | RX 350 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | RX 350 L AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2018 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2018 | RX 450h L AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2017 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2017 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2017 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2016 | RX 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2016 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2016 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2015 | RX 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2015 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–21 |
| 2015 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2015 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2014 | RX 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2014 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–21 |
| 2014 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2014 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2013 | RX 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2013 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–21 |
| 2013 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2013 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2012 | RX 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2012 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2012 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2012 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2011 | RX 350 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2011 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2011 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2011 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2010 | RX 350 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2010 | RX 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2010 | RX 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 30 |
| 2010 | RX 450h AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.