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Lexus NXModel year report

2019 Lexus NX Problems

Compared with other Lexus NX years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,350miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 33 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Lexus NX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus NX. The part named most often is fuel system, with 13 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and forward collision avoidance (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Lexus NX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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, but was informed that there were no parts available to repair the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11373635, filed 2020-11, 9,800 miles

Brakes: “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 numerous accidents . We have had this lease for one year and 9 months and the problem started at 15,000 miles and has happened more than 7 times most importantly in inclement weather which could have cause a pile up on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11365596, filed 2020-10, 15,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “In heavy rain situations I get an error message stating all front active safety systems (forward collision warning, etc.) do not work. The error states to clean or clear the front sensors of the vehicle. There is nothing blocking the sensors but in heavy weather these situations become much more important. Lexus states this is normal when heavy water situations come into play. I understand for going through flood waters but I don't believe it should be in heavy rain. I feel this is a major safety hazard that should come with warnings.”

NHTSA complaint #11728970, filed 2026-04

Other or unknown: “I have a 2019 NX, and the driver side mirror vibrate at speed over about 40mph. I went to dealership and checked on it. No one seems to able to help. They directed me to call the warranty line and same thing. it seems like Lexus doesn't want to admit this is one of the manufacture problems. I found many posts about side mirror vibration for lexus nx. Lexus said it's ''normal characteristic which I totally disagree. The vibration is NOT normal and its annoying while driving. And its DRIVING HAZARD as well if you can't see the mirror clearly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524146, filed 2023-05

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,800 and 15,000 miles.

50%0–1025%10–258%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20209202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Lexus NX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
NX 300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT333031$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Lexus NX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus NX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202668500—24—Too new
2025186,3555—28—Too new
20244519,5005—39Too new to compareToo new
20231712,5004—39—Too new
20222747,7483——76 · MoreRising
20211738,8590525—Rising
20202255,5820—31—Rising
20193010,3501—3150 · TypicalFalling
201816136,0000—31—Rising
20171147,9700—31—Not enough data
20161884,0001—32—Stable
20152651,0001—320 · FewerStable

All Lexus NX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus NX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Lexus NX is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 13 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2019 Lexus NX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lexus NX get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lexus NX (NX 300h AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 31 mpg combined, 33 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Lexus NX reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,350 miles and the middle half falls between 5,800 and 15,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.