2019 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Engine (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-30 · L-SB-0028-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2023 model year lc 500, and lc 500h, 2021 – 2023 model year lc 500c, 2018 – 2023 model year ls 500, and ls 500h, 2015 model year rx 450h, and 2018 – 2022 model year rx 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the brake, abs, and/or trac warning lights are on and/or a check vsc mess
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-20 · Engine · 32,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lexus rx450h. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed with needing a fuel pump replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was await…”
2020-03-20 · Service Brakes · 9,995 mi“brake noise, like a seal is barking on application of brakes while driving. dealer and lexus engineers state that it's normal, don't have a fix at the moment and released the vehicle. brake was soft while driving and felt like brake pedal needs to be pushed much further to achieve braking on time.…”
2019-01-28 · Electrical System · 2,750 mi“as per lexus dealership, the electrical wires were chewed by rodents while parked in the driveway. after reading about this on the internet, it appears that this is a consistent problem with lexus vehicles because of the use of soy based electrical wires which the rodents are attracted to. none of mine or any other vehicle in the neighborhood have …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.