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Lexus RX 350l: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 91 · 2015 89 · 2014 89 · 2018 88

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202582/100
Buy

18 complaints · 0 recalls

202481/100
Buy

52 complaints · 0 recalls

202381/100
Buy

57 complaints · 0 recalls

202285/100
Buy

36 complaints · 0 recalls

202180/100
Buy

69 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

201987/100
Buy

33 complaints · 2 recalls

201888/100
Buy

24 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Caution

91 complaints · 3 recalls

201664/100
Caution

85 complaints · 3 recalls

201589/100
Buy

62 complaints · 1 recalls

201489/100
Buy

26 complaints · 0 recalls

201386/100
Buy

78 complaints · 1 recalls

201288/100
Buy

44 complaints · 1 recalls

201191/100
Buybest year

54 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Lexus RX 350l’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Lexus RX 350l head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lexus RX 350l as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.