2019 Lexus RX350

▲ Better than typical
2019 Lexus RX350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:41.098Z

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
31
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2009: 97 complaints 2010: 94 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 33 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2016: 58 complaints 2016 2017: 46 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2019 31 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints
2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2009: 97 complaints 2009 2010: 94 complaints 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 33 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 58 complaints 2017: 46 complaints 2017 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2019 31 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 10 complaints 2023: 4 complaints 2023
2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2008 2009: 97 complaints 2009 2010: 94 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 33 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2014 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 58 complaints 2016 2017: 46 complaints 2017 2018: 18 complaints 2018 2019: 31 complaints 2019 31 2020: 7 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023

2019: 31 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20040
20050
20060
2007167
2008126
200997
201094
201130
201233
201329
201415
201542
201658
201746
201818
201931
20207
20211
202210
20234

Known problem areas

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

Fuel/propulsion system

42% · 13 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

23% · 7 reports

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in a parking space, as he disengaged the brake pedal to complete the parking, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently and crashed into the pillar of a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-16

Power train

13% · 4 reports

Service brakes

10% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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    2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

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    2021-04-01Fuel system, gasoline21V043000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale.

    Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Lexus RX350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Lexus RX350 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus RX350?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus RX350 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.