MYRModel Year Report

2019 Lexus NX

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2019 Lexus NX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:07.586Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus NX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2015: 26 complaints 2015 2016: 17 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 16 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 26 complaints 2023: 14 complaints 2023 2024: 42 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2025 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2019: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
201526
201617
201711
201816
201930
202021
202117
202226
202314
202442
202517
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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THE LEXUS NX 300 F SPORT HAS BEEN AN EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. THE COLLUSION SYSTEM HAS PLACE MY FAMILY AS WELL AS MYSELF IN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE POINT THAT I DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201021

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I have attempted informing Lexus of this situation. To my knowledge, they have not pursued the case. On October 31, 2023, we brought our NX300 [XXX] ) in at 44,806 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241206

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Excessive front pads wear: First replacement @13,000 miles. Second front pads replacement recommended @15,350 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240326

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250312 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 25V028000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Lexus NX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V028000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2019 Lexus NX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus NX?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus NX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.