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2019 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RX350.

3
recalls
31
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Lexus RX350 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap

NHTSA campaign 21V043000 · reported February 3, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,081 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The risk
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · reported November 4, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · reported January 13, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 16, 2021 · Vehicle speed control · 21,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in a parking space, as he disengaged the brake pedal to complete the parking, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently and crashed into the pillar of a building. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries sustained…

May 3, 2021 · Power train · 12,500 miles

WE TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE WHEN THE CAR IS COLD IT DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING AND GETTING WORSE SINCE IT WAS THERE FOR A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM STATING THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SHOWS NO ERROR CODES, WHILE IGNORING THE FACT…

Nov 10, 2020 · Service brakes · 1,800 miles

ON A RECENT 2500 MILE TRIP ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE ON INTERSTATE HIWAYS AND PASSING A VEHICLE THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY WITH WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS GOING OFF. THIS OCCURRED WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES ANYWHERE AROUND FOR A QUARTER MILE OR MORE. ON ONE OCCASION IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN…

Sep 5, 2020 · Service brakes

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AS WELL WHEN BRAKING, SUCH DECREASING THE ABILITY FOR VEHICLE TO STOP APPROPRIATELY. EVERY 6,000 MILES ROTORS WARP BADLY AND NEED TO BE CHANGED WITH NORMAL DRIVING HABITS. LEXUS MUST RECALL THESE DEFECTIVE ROTORS AS THEY COULD AFFECT THE ABILITY FOR THE VEHICLE TO…

Jul 7, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 4,660 miles

FUEL PUMP ISSUES.

RX350 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 358111
2017 346120
2018 11830
2019 33110
2020 1700
2021 1100
2022 01011

Across all years, the 2007 RX350 has the most complaints (167). All Lexus RX350 years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Lexus RX350, the most recent reported on February 3, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus RX350?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (7).
How many 2019 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 16, 2021.