2019 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 RX years
The 2019 Lexus RX has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 model years, and NHTSA labels it 'Good' relative to other RX years. It has 34 complaints, 1 recall, 10 crashes, and 2 injuries reported.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 30 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 Lexus RX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (32%)
- Fuel System11 (32%)
- Brakes9 (26%)
- Engine8 (24%)
- Electrical System6 (18%)
- Other4 (12%)
- Airbags3 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or maneuvering at low speed, resulting in collisions with objects or structures.
- Forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking reportedly failed to engage during highway driving, leading to a rear-end crash into another vehicle.
- Some drivers say the brake pedal depressed fully to the floor without stopping the vehicle, and the emergency brake also failed to engage.
- Airbags reportedly did not deploy and seatbelts did not lock during a collision, despite the vehicle being totaled.
- Owners describe a low-pressure fuel pump issue tied to the recall, with acceleration problems persisting even after the pump and software were replaced.
- Brakes reportedly make a honking noise when applied, linked to a failing brake actuator confirmed by a dealership.
2019 Lexus RX 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 RX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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 RX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 RX has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th worst of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other RX years.
- Does the 2019 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 RX, covering a fuel system issue where the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail; this recall is not a do-not-drive order.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Lexus RX?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 11 of 34 complaints (32%) and 6 of the 10 reported crashes.
- What is the median mileage at failure for the 2019 RX?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,500 miles across all complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2019 RX compare to the 2021, 2023, and 2024 RX?
- The 2019 RX (complaint index 47, Good) ranks well below the 2021 (87, Avoid), 2023 (93, Avoid), and 2024 (100, Avoid) model years, which have higher complaint indexes and more recalls.