2019 Lexus RX350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Lexus RX350, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 miles.
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.
“Car was pdi and delivered on 06/14/20 with an open recall 20la01 that was likely to be a life-threatening issue. Even after pdi was performed, the breaks were disfunctional, so had to take the vehicle for service on 06/19/20. Lexus found that rotors required resurfacing to fix the breaks and at the same time completed the open recall 20la01. However on 07/03/20, the car stalled in the middle of a highway traffic putting the pax thru a life-threatening situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337473, filed 2020-07, 900 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, there was abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11324366, filed 2020-05, 5,500 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. While driving with the adaptive cruise control activated and set at 72 MPH, the driver reduced the speed to approximately 60 MPH when switching lanes. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate past the set cruise control speed of 72 MPH and continued to accelerate to approximately 80 MPH. After deactivating the cruise control feature, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the rpms increased before the speed eventually was reduced. The cause of the failure was not determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252457, filed 2019-08, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10210371Mar 8, 2022TT: Some 2017-2022 RX350 vehicles may experience an engine oil leak condition from the No.2 Oil pan. This issue is currently under investigation. Please take detailed pictures of…
- 10201303Jul 26, 2021TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is…
- 10179701Aug 7, 2020TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10179605Aug 7, 2020TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10178788Jul 20, 2020TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one…
- 10177590Jun 10, 2020TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10177574Jun 1, 2020TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 17% |
| 2017 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 21% |
| 2013 | 6 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 23% |
| 2010 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 | 12 | 12% |
| 2008 | 12 | 10% |
| 2007 | 36 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2019 Lexus RX350
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Lexus RX350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology