2019 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus NX. That ranks 2nd out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (11 complaints, 37%), typically at around 5,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Lexus NX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 37% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | 13,780 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 69,378 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 7,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 7,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Lexus NX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Lexus NX-300H. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant leaking into the engine…
While the car was idled at a stop light, the warning "reduce engine powere appeared". I took the car to the vehicle and learned this was linked to code P125d71 for fuel pump valve control- a known recall
In heavy rain situations I get an error message stating all front active safety systems (forward collision warning, etc.) do not work. The error states to clean or clear the front sensors of the vehicle. There is nothing blocking the sensors but in heavy weather these situations become much more…
Car was running normally and going at 50mph then all of a sudden car abruptly lost power and went to 10mph and dashboard lit up. Very scary as we also had our kids in the car--I can only imagine how dangerous this would have been if we had been on the highway going 70mph. Dealer diagnosed with low…
During heavy wind driven rain the front sensors start to show errors on the screen. These errors cause the the advance safety systems and parking sensors to deactivate. The warnings state to clean the sensors. Sometimes stopping the vehicle and turning off and on the ignition seems to resent but it…
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 NX | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 NX | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 NX | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Lexus NX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.