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Lexus Rx350l: 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 Rx350l’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 Rx350l head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lexus Rx350l 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.