NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Lexus RX450H Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2019 Lexus RX450H right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Lexus RX450H, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2019 Lexus RX450H owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus RX450H, describing incidents dated January 21, 2019 to August 16, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11429906 · Filed August 20, 2021
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 was…
ODI #11318819 · Filed March 20, 2020
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.
ODI #11172657 · Filed January 28, 2019
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…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2019 Lexus RX450H right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2019 Lexus RX450h SUV AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

1 investigation

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RX450H.

Engine

ODI #11429906

Incident: August 16, 2021 · Filed: August 20, 2021

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 was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #11318819

Incident: March 19, 2020 · Filed: March 20, 2020

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11172657

Incident: January 21, 2019 · Filed: January 28, 2019

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 MINE OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY RODENTS, EXCEPT FOR THIS 2019 MODEL AND IT HAPPENED THE VERY FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS NOT USED FOR MORE THAN A COUPLE OF DAYS.

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