2019 Lexus RX problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus RX, most often about driver assistance & safety tech. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
34
Recalls
1
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
17,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 11 of 34 complaints (32%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (11) and brakes (9) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 17,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 10 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2019 Lexus RX has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 6th of 22 Lexus RX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 31% more complaints than the 2018 model year (26).

2019 Lexus RX problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 3 crashes
    11 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 6 crashes
    11 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    9 complaints
  • Engine · 1 crash
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    4 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel/propulsion system11
Service brakes9
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7
Engine7
Electrical system6
Unknown or other4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Air bags3

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k110k–30k130k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Lexus RX complaints that list mileage.

2019 Lexus RX recalls (1)

  • Recall 25V028000Jan 22, 2025858 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.

Recent 2019 Lexus RX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Aug 19, 2026HIBrakes
    Brake actuator makes a shriek when I engage the pedal. Problem is ongoing and applies to 2015-2019 Lexus RX450 Hybrid models. Problem is getting worse, and I am afraid of brake failure. Lexus has been repairing this problem, gratis, for owners under their Customer Support Program 23LE04. I contacted Lexus and was told that Hawaii-based Lexus Vehicles are part of the Japan Dealer Network and to contact them. I made an appointment and the car was inspected on April 16, 2026.…
    NHTSA complaint #11758069 · source
  2. Filed Jan 27, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    My Lexus 2019 RX450H is making a squishing squeaking brake actuator noise when pressing the brake pedal. I located well publicized TSB’s documenting the awareness by Toyota/Lexus of the problem. (TSB: MC-10245447-9999) Brake Squawk/Knock Noise. I checked with my local Lexus dealership to see if my vehicle had been repaired. It had Not!. Temecula Valley Lexus, 42081 Dealer Drive, Temecula, Ca. 92591. [phone removed]. I scheduled an appointment for repair on 1/26/26. They…
    NHTSA complaint #11713697 · source
  3. Filed Dec 16, 2025COCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    I was dropping my husband off at cardiac rehab. I was stopped and had my foot on the brake suddenly the car launched forward into the back of a car parked in front of me. The other driver got out of the car and said he wasn't hurt. We were able to drive the car home stopping 3 times to pull pieces of the car off that were dragging on the road. We took the car to a mechanic at the end of the road. He scanned the codes for us. Pre-collision 2 ClAll ; Intuitive Park Assist…
    NHTSA complaint #11705427 · source
  4. Filed Nov 19, 2025CAAirbags
    I am reporting a safety-related violation. The dealership told me the vehicle had only a minor accident with no airbag deployment. This was false. Carfax shows the vehicle actually had a major accident with airbag deployment, which they failed to disclose. This misrepresentation affects the safety system, airbag sensors, and the ability of the airbags to function properly in future collisions. This nondisclosure is a serious safety concern and fraudulent practice. I am…
    NHTSA complaint #11700243 · source
  5. Filed Oct 30, 2025MSOther / Unknown
    While driving roof glass just exploded. Sounded like gun being fired. No one was around us and glass blew outward. Almost had an accident from the explosion.
    NHTSA complaint #11696538 · source
  6. Filed Sep 18, 2025CACrashBrakes
    Brakes making honking sound when applied even when stopped. My brake actuator is failing and has been confirmed by the LEXUS Dealership. Noise and stiff breaks has been going on for a while. There is no recall, but Lexus put out LSB to dealerships May 15, 2023 and revisions earlier. This information should be provided to owners IMMEDIATELY, if the actuator fails, this is a safety issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11688239 · source
  7. Filed Nov 26, 2024FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    For some unknown reason the car will suddenly display multiple warning lights, check engine, service needed, traction control off/inactive then the car will go into reduced engine power mode which prevents acceleration and causes the car to feel like it’s going to stall or shut off. This has happened several times on major high speed highways causing other cars to slam on their breaks, drive recklessly to avoid my failing car. My daughter has been in the car several times…
    NHTSA complaint #11627624 · source
  8. Filed Jul 22, 2024TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My vehicle has an intermittent check engine light along with an ICS malfunction code that pops up on the dashboard. The car doesn’t want to turn on after every gas fill up. After taking my car to a couple of independent shops, they determined that the issue with the car was the high pressure fuel pump. The suggested, I take it to the dealer as there was TSB bulletin on it. Furthermore I still had the letter from Lexus stating the issue. The local dealership refused to do the…
    NHTSA complaint #11603912 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology