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2019 Lexus RX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Lexus RX, most recently filed January 2025. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Lexus RX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 25V028000 Filed Jan 22, 2025

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
74.4% repairedof 858 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (34)

34 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

10involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 34.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other RX years

Best and worst RX years →
2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined

30
mpg combined
31
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,750
CO₂ tailpipe
297 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,177per year
$181per month
500gallons a year

Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Lexus RX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive31 / 28 / 30$2,750297
3.5 L 6-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive29 / 28 / 29$2,850305
3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,050407
3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200432

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Lexus RX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus RX have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V028000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Lexus RX problems?

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (11), Fuel/propulsion system (11), Service brakes (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Lexus RX get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 31 city, 28 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2019 RX compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Lexus RX model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (20) and the 2021 the most (70). The 2019 drew 34. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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