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2019 Lexus NX Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lexus NX, most often about the fuel system (43% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about NX model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints30
Recalls1
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2019 Lexus NX problems

  1. Fuel system

    13 complaints · 43%

    Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.

    According to the NHTSA online database, my vehicle has been on recall since january 13, 2020. I was not informed of this recall, and only found out when I took my vehicle in for maintenance on november 3, 2020 (almost one year after recall was issued). I was informed of the recall at the Lexus dealership on this day…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 9,800 miles
    Manufacturer recall [VIN], NHTSA recall [VIN] recall status is recall incomplete, remedy not yet available. It has been almost a year since this recall was issued. The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for the subject vehicle in a timely manner.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 5,222 miles

  2. Brakes

    5 complaints · 17%

    The Lexus NX 300 f sport has been an extremely frightening experience. The collusion system has place my family as well as myself in immediate danger to the point that I do not operate the vehicle. The vehicle has braked unexpectedly on the highway and on back roads with no one in front of me. It has almost caused…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 15,000 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 10%

  4. Transmission

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: axle assembly.

    The contact owns a 2019 Lexus nx300. The contact stated there was a misfire in the engine and the engine was idling rough. The contact heard a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel while driving at speeds of approximately 10 MPH or slower and when turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the check…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 35,000 miles

  5. Driver assistance

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, warning, automatic emergency braking.

  6. Engine

    3 complaints · 10%

    The contact owns a 2019 Lexus nx300. The contact stated there was a misfire in the engine and the engine was idling rough. The contact heard a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel while driving at speeds of approximately 10 MPH or slower and when turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the check…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 35,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Lexus NX-300h. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant leaking into the engine block and that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 103,755 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2019 Lexus NX recalls

  1. Fuel system: fuel pump

    NHTSA 25V028000 · January 22, 2025 · 858 vehicles

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect 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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2019 Lexus NX

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lexus NX?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints); other or unspecified (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus NX have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 22, 2025 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2019 a bad year for the Lexus NX?
It is the 2nd most complained-about NX model year since 2000, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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