2019 Lexus RX350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 65%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,660miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Lexus RX350, 65% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,660 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On jan 13, 2020 Lexus announced that my 2019 RX350 has a low pressure fuel pump that could fail resulting in an increase in the risk of a crash. Lexus has informed me that a fix is not available. I left the car at the dealer on jan. 27, 2020. The car is still there after 6 weeks. There is still not fix to the problem and I will not let my wife drive this car with this issue. Any suggestions?”
NHTSA complaint #11318000, filed 2020-03, 10,105 miles“While driving on a city street the warning lights came on and the car stalled. I was alone in the car and in downtown city traffic with honking cars behind me. I was able to restart the car after a few attempts. A few days after this incident, while driving on a very busy hwy at 55mph the car engine was skipping as if about to stall. I had a passenger in my car who experienced this rough ride and made a comment about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318534, filed 2020-03, 2,740 miles“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 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH while driving. The contact was unsure if the failure to exceed 50 MPH was connected to the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311495, filed 2020-02, 6,903 milesRelated recalls
- 21V043000Feb 3, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed…Covers: Lexus RX350 2019, 2021
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Lexus RX350 2017–2020, Toyota Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020 +28 more
- 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and…Covers: Lexus RX350 2017–2019, GS 350 2013–2015, 2018–2019, IS 350 2014–2015, 2018–2019 +27 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235219Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a…
- 10235215Feb 9, 2023TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171…
- 10202486Sep 14, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183292Oct 27, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2021 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183269Oct 16, 2020TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
- 10153199Dec 5, 2018TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year RX350 and 2018 - 2019 model year RX350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 86% |
| 2019 | 20 | 65% |
| 2018 | 8 | 44% |
| 2017 | 10 | 22% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Lexus RX350
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
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 30, 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