2019 Lexus NX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#8 most-complained of 11 NX years
The 2019 Lexus NX ranks 8th worst out of 11 model years, with a complaint index of 30 and 30 NHTSA complaints — a Good verdict relative to other NX years. Fuel System issues dominate, making up 43% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 7,800 miles.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 22 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 Lexus NX problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Vehicles hesitate or accelerate very slowly from a stop, feeling like they are running out of gas, before returning to normal after several seconds.
- Owners report unexpected stalling risk tied to a fuel pump issue covered under recall 25V028000.
- Some owners waited extended periods for recall parts to become available to fix the fuel system problem.
- The automatic braking or collision avoidance system reportedly triggered braking on its own with no obstacle present, on highways and back roads.
- One owner reported a drive shaft breaking apart from mounting bolts at slow speeds, causing loud noise and requiring a tow.
- A door ajar warning appeared along with an abnormal sound after a truck passed the vehicle at low speed.
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 lists 30 complaints for the 2019 NX with a complaint index of 30, ranking it 8th worst of 11 NX model years, which earns a Good verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lexus NX?
- Fuel System complaints are most common, accounting for 43% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 7,800 miles.
- Does the 2019 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (25V028000) for a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 NX compare to the 2022 or 2024 NX?
- The 2019 NX has a complaint index of 30 versus 80 for the 2022 NX and 100 for the 2024 NX, both of which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2019 comparatively better.