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2019 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2019 Lexus RX, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-028 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Lexus RX has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Forward collision avoidance6 crash/fire/injury
11Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags
2Vehicle speed control
2Power train
2Structure
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other RX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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In owners' words
What RX owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Lexus 2019 RX450H is making a squishing squeaking brake actuator noise when pressing the brake pedal. I located well publicized TSB’s documenting the awareness by Toyota/Lexus of the problem. (TSB: MC-10245447-9999) Brake Squawk/Knock Noise. I checked with my local Lexus dealership to see if my…
I was dropping my husband off at cardiac rehab. I was stopped and had my foot on the brake suddenly the car launched forward into the back of a car parked in front of me. The other driver got out of the car and said he wasn't hurt. We were able to drive the car home stopping 3 times to pull pieces…
My vehicle has an intermittent check engine light along with an ICS malfunction code that pops up on the dashboard. The car doesn’t want to turn on after every gas fill up. After taking my car to a couple of independent shops, they determined that the issue with the car was the high pressure fuel…
Own a 2019 RX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.