2019 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Lexus RX350 has a complaint index of 44 and ranks 11th out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other RX350 years. Fuel system issues, tied to three recalls, account for 65% of its 31 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #11 of 19 RX350 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 31
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System20 (65%)
- Engine6 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
- Brakes3 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (6%)
- Other2 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Electrical System1 (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 delayed availability of parts for the fuel pump recall, leaving vehicles at dealers for extended periods without a fix.
- Some drivers reported the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly while parking, with the brake pedal disengaged just before impact.
- Owners described hard, abrupt gear shifts and a knocking sound during acceleration, with RPMs climbing before the next gear engaged.
- Some reported the adaptive cruise control failing to hold set speed, instead accelerating well past the target speed after a lane change.
- A few owners said water intrusion during rain triggered false park-assist warnings and dashboard alerts.
- One owner described the rear hatchback door closing with excessive force and no sensor to stop it.
2019 Lexus RX350 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 RX350 a complaint index of 44 and a Good verdict, ranking 11th out of 19 RX350 model years covered.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Lexus RX350?
- Fuel system complaints make up 65% of all reported issues (20 of 31 complaints), linked to three recall campaigns over fuel pump and fuel system components.
- Does the 2019 Lexus RX350 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2019 RX350, all involving the fuel system, including a fuel pump replacement campaign and a rear transport hook removal campaign.
- How many complaints does the 2019 Lexus RX350 have?
- NHTSA lists 31 complaints for the 2019 RX350, with 1 crash and 1 injury reported and no fires or deaths.
- How does the 2019 RX350 compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 44 is far below Avoid years like 2007 (94) and 2010 (100), placing it among the better RX350 years.