2019 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RX Hybrid years
Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~2,750 mi
Engine1 · ~32,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~9,995 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%2,750——
Engine133%32,000——
Service Brakes133%9,995——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 1 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 1202012021: 120211

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

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 RX450H. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing a fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…

Engine · received Aug 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11429906

Brake noise, like a seal is barking on application of brakes while driving. Dealer and lexus engineers state that it's normal, don't have a fix at the moment and released the vehicle. Brake was soft while driving and felt like brake pedal needs to be pushed much further to achieve braking on time.

Service Brakes · received Mar 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11318819

As per lexus dealership, the electrical wires were chewed by rodents while parked in the driveway. After reading about this on the internet, it appears that this is a consistent problem with lexus vehicles because of the use of soy based electrical wires which the rodents are attracted to. None of…

Electrical System · received Jan 28, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11172657

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.