repaired · 2023 Q1
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
2019 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2019 Lexus RX350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Lexus RX350 has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Fuel/propulsion system
7Fuel system, gasoline
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Engine
3Service brakes
2Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Lexus RX350 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.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2019 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CAR WAS PDI AND DELIVERED ON 06/14/20 WITH AN OPEN RECALL 20LA01 THAT WAS LIKELY TO BE A LIFE-THREATENING ISSUE. EVEN AFTER PDI WAS PERFORMED, THE BREAKS WERE DISFUNCTIONAL, SO HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 06/19/20. LEXUS FOUND THAT ROTORS REQUIRED RESURFACING TO FIX THE BREAKS AND AT THE…
LEASED VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO LEXUS BROOKLYN, NY DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL ISSUE TO BE ADDRESSED. VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO RECALL PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. LEXUS LEGAL DEPT. HAS DETERMINED THEY ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE OR BUY BACK OF VEHICLE. *TR
2019 MODEL LEXUS R350L ARE INSTALLED WITH LOW EFFICIENCY "FUEL PUMP SYSTEM" AND THIS IS A RECALL FORM THE MANUFACTURER. STILL THERE IS NO REMEDY ?? *TR
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