2019 Lexus RX350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Lexus RX350, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,650 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.
“While driving, I've been encountering hard gear upshifts and downshifts. I have notified my local Lexus dealership and they told me that is normal. This is my 3rd car I bought and the first time I've encountered such an issue. Issue usually happens when speeds range between 50-70 MPH regardless of weather conditions. This is a safety concern, given that the car is still pretty new.”
NHTSA complaint #11337401, filed 2020-07, 13,800 miles“We took the car in because when the car is cold it does not shift properly. This problem has been happening and getting worse since it was there for a recall on the transmission software. Dealer refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem stating the diagnostic computer shows no error codes, while ignoring the fact when you shift from park to reverse or drive the vehicle jerks and the gear lever requires a lot of force to move into desired gear. Dealer refuses to repair the car or acknowledge the problem, instead they tried to sell me a $875 oil change. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414985, filed 2021-05, 12,500 miles“The car abruptly jerks forwards or slows down when switching gears. There is a knocking sound when you accelerate. The RPM increase to 6k-7k before the next gear is engaged and then car abruptly thrusts forward. The car accelerates and decelerates randomly. This car cannot be driven safely in this condition. The car only have 1116 miles and is a 2019 model.”
NHTSA complaint #11193046, filed 2019-04, 1,116 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
- 10217794Jul 15, 2022TT: 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…
- 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…
- 10201353Jul 6, 2021TT: Some 2015-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a ?Noise? or ?Abnormal Operation? condition from the rear differential front…
- 10179697Aug 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…
- 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…
- 10166041Sep 26, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 26, 2019 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Calibration Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions…
- 10154804Feb 8, 2019TSB: Some 2019 model year RX350 vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P07457F (Pressure Control Solenoid ?A? Actuator Stuck Off) and/or harsh…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 | 4 | 22% |
| 2017 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 | 7 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 20% |
| 2013 | 4 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 20% |
| 2010 | 7 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2019 Lexus RX350
20 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.
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