2019 Lexus NX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Lexus NX ranks 8th worst out of 11 model years, with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict. Fuel system issues dominate, making up 43% of complaints, tied to a 2025 recall for a failing low-pressure fuel pump.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #8 of 11 NX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 22 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Lexus NX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System13 (43%)
- Brakes5 (17%)
- Engine4 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (10%)
- Other3 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles sometimes stumble or hesitate when accelerating from a stop, feeling like they are out of gas before returning to normal after several seconds.
- Owners report unexpected acceleration at low speed that led to loss of control and a collision.
- Some drivers describe the automatic braking or collision-avoidance system engaging on its own with no obstacle present.
- A driveshaft has been reported breaking loose from its mounting bolts at slow speeds, producing a loud noise and requiring a tow.
- One owner noted a persistent pull or drift to the right despite a wheel alignment finding no fault.
- Some owners waited an extended period for a fuel pump recall repair because replacement parts were not available.
2019 Lexus NX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V028000Jan 22, 2025Fuel System858 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.
2019 Lexus NX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other NX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Lexus NX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 NX a complaint index of 30, ranking 8th of 11 model years, and it carries a Good verdict relative to other NX years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Lexus NX?
- Fuel System complaints lead with 13 complaints, 43% of the total, and a median failure mileage of 7,800 miles.
- Does the 2019 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (25V028000) covers a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail; Toyota will replace the pump assembly free of charge.
- How does the 2019 NX compare to other years?
- The 2019 NX has fewer complaints and a lower complaint index than the 2022, 2024, and 2025 NX, all rated Avoid, but more complaints than the 2017 and 2018 NX, both rated Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Lexus NX?
- The 2019 NX gets 24.5 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.