Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Lexus RX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Lexus RX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 34 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V028000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 11 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Of the 34 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 34 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Lexus RX has a strong reputation for reliability with few significant issues. Notably, the forward collision system and fuel/propulsion draw the most complaints, but they remain relatively low for the segment, indicating a generally dependable vehicle.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| forward collision system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive collision system
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Braking performance decrease
- Engine starting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Lexus RX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.