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2019 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

46/100

#8 most-complained of 14 RX350 years

The 2019 Lexus RX350 ranks 8th worst out of 14 model years, with a Complaint Index of 46 and a 'Good' verdict relative to other RX350 years. NHTSA lists 31 complaints, 3 recalls, and a fuel system top problem area.

Complaints
31
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2019 Lexus RX350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System20 (65%)
  2. Engine6 (19%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
  4. Brakes3 (10%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (6%)
  6. Other2 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  8. Electrical System1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Fuel pump recall repairs were delayed for months while owners waited for parts to become available.
  • The transmission produces hard, abrupt gear changes with a knocking sound and RPM flare before the next gear engages.
  • Adaptive cruise control has continued accelerating past the set speed even after the driver released the accelerator pedal.
  • Water intrusion during rain has triggered false park-assist warnings and dashboard collision alerts.
  • The rear hatchback door has closed with excessive force and no sensor to stop it.
  • One owner reported the vehicle accelerated inadvertently while parking and struck a building pillar.
2019 Lexus RX350 complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2019Apr 2019Dec 2019Feb 2020Apr 2020Jun 2020Sep 2020May 2021
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jul 2021; peak May 2020 (6).

2019 Lexus RX350 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V043000Feb 3, 2021Fuel System1,081 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    Risk: During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

    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. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.

  2. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

  3. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2019 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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 RX350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution6246322.5
2018Good3118122
2019Good4631322
2020Best87122
2021No verdict01122

All Lexus RX350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Lexus RX350 reliable?
Relative to other RX350 model years, 2019 carries a 'Good' verdict with a Complaint Index of 46, ranking 8th worst of 14 years tracked. NHTSA lists 31 complaints and 3 recalls for this year.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Lexus RX350?
Fuel System issues make up 65% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 4,660 miles, largely tied to a fuel pump recall.
Does the 2019 Lexus RX350 have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 20V012000 and 20V682000 cover fuel pump assembly replacement, and recall 21V043000 covers a rear transport hook that may not have been removed before sale.
How does the 2019 RX350 compare to other years?
2019 has a Complaint Index of 46, better than 2010-2017 (Avoid/Caution years with indexes from 54 to 100) but higher than 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2022, which score lower.
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2019 RX350?
NHTSA lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 31 complaints for the 2019 RX350, with no fires or deaths reported.

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.