YearToAvoid

2019 Lexus RX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2019 Lexus RX carries a complaint index of 60 and ranks 9th worst among 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 34 complaints, 1 recall, 10 crashes, and 2 injuries tied to this year, with collision avoidance and fuel system issues topping the list.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
60/100
#9 of 21 RX years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
34
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
10
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
29.5
30 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2019 Lexus RX problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (32%)
  2. Fuel System11 (32%)
  3. Brakes9 (26%)
  4. Engine8 (24%)
  5. Electrical System6 (18%)
  6. Other4 (12%)
  7. Airbags3 (9%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
  10. 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

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or slowly maneuvering, sometimes crashing into structures or parked vehicles.
  • Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking reportedly failed to engage before low-speed or highway-speed impacts.
  • Some drivers report the brake pedal went to the floorboard or the parking brake failed to hold the vehicle after a crash began.
  • Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners reportedly failed to deploy or lock during a collision, contributing to injuries.
  • Brakes have been reported to make a honking noise or feel stiff, later tied to a failing brake actuator.
  • Fuel pump problems tied to an open recall were reported alongside continued acceleration complaints even after the repair.
2019 Lexus RX complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2021Dec 2021Jan 2023Nov 2023Jun 2024Sep 2025Jan 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2021 (3).

2019 Lexus RX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution6547030
2018Good3525029.5
2019Caution6034129.5
2020Avoid8046129.5
2021Avoid10069129.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Lexus RX reliable?
It ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict. That places it in the middle of the pack, worse than years like 2012, 2015, and 2016, but better than 2010, 2020, or 2021.
What problems does the 2019 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA data shows 34 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras (11 complaints, 32%), Fuel System (11 complaints, 32%), Brakes (9 complaints, 26%), and Engine (8 complaints, 24%), with 10 crashes and 2 injuries reported.
Does the 2019 Lexus RX have a recall?
Yes, one recall (campaign 25V028000) covers a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail; it is not a do-not-drive recall and dealers replace the pump assembly free of charge.
What is the complaint index for the 2019 Lexus RX?
NHTSA-based data gives the 2019 RX a complaint index of 60, higher than most other RX years except 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
At what mileage do 2019 RX problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues for this year is 17,500 miles, though collision avoidance failures were reported at a median of 9,000 miles and brake failures at 30,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.