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2019 Lexus RX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
18%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Lexus RX, 18% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I’ve approximately the last 45 thousand miles, Lexus dealers have replaced the brake actuator and other components of the brake system on this vehicle at least 6 times due to noise issues. Lexus has stated that this is not a safety issue, I have an open ticket with Lexus, but yesterday I had to slam on the brakes and did not get nearly the response that should have come right away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591735, filed 2024-05

“I was dropping my husband off at cardiac rehab. I was stopped and had my foot on the brake suddenly the car launched forward into the back of a car parked in front of me. The other driver got out of the car and said he wasn't hurt. We were able to drive the car home stopping 3 times to pull pieces of the car off that were dragging on the road. We took the car to a mechanic at the end of the road. He scanned the codes for us. Pre-collision 2 ClAll ; Intuitive Park Assist ClAll Front Sensor Comm. …”

NHTSA complaint #11705427, filed 2025-12

“For some unknown reason the car will suddenly display multiple warning lights, check engine, service needed, traction control off/inactive then the car will go into reduced engine power mode which prevents acceleration and causes the car to feel like it’s going to stall or shut off. This has happened several times on major high speed highways causing other cars to slam on their breaks, drive recklessly to avoid my failing car. My daughter has been in the car several times when this happened and it took everything in my power to not collide with another vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627624, filed 2024-11

“While vehicle was being driven into the garage the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it own without driver pushing on gas pedal. Vehicles automatic emergency braking did not engage. Vehicle then struck steel shelving and wooden cupboards causing considerable damage to vehicle. The body shop where the vehicle was taken for repair experienced the same surging phenomena when they moved the vehicle. There were no system warning lamps visible prior to the episode. The vehicle has not been inspected by Lexus.”

NHTSA complaint #11556298, filed 2023-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026758%
2025627%
20241932%
20231016%
2022621%
202146%
202049%
2019618%
2018312%
201736%
2016414%
201515%
2013316%
2012325%
2011414%
201068%
200939%
200857%
2007916%
20061031%
200527%
200413%

Other parts of the 2019 Lexus RX

Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Lexus RX

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.

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