2019 Lexus RX
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 34 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
41% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
Sudden acceleration while parking; collision with post & fence Failure of safety systems; including âcollision avoidanceâ breaking, âcollision warningâ alarm, air bag failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-10
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Fuel/propulsion system
32% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While vehicle was being driven into the garage the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it own without driver pushing on gas pedal. Vehicles automatic emergency braking did not engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-21
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Service brakes
26% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while his wife, was reversing in the driveway she hit the retaining wall. The driving alarms failed to engage and alert.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-30
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
Engine
21% · 7 reportsElectrical system
18% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-03-12Fuel system, gasoline25V028000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V028000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2019 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Lexus RX is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus RX?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus RX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.