2019 Lexus GX Problems & Complaints

Average2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the GX at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2019 Lexus GX with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the GX at the same age. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (3 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).

8complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2019 Lexus GX problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system~10,000 miles
    338%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~19,000 miles
    225%
  • Other / not specified~0 miles
    225%
  • Engine & cooling~20,000 miles
    113%
  • Suspension~12,000 miles
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus GX complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GX years: 2006, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2024, 2025. Compare all years →

What 2019 Lexus GX owners say

Fuel & propulsion system

When driving at speeds over 50 MPH the cars engine dies. It has happened 3 times on the highway. It is very dangerous. The car will restart only after you come to a complete stop. Lexus states there are no issues. Very disappointing.

10,000 miles · Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Lexus gx460. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: number 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called Lexus of atlantic city (3169 fire rd, egg harbor township, nj 08234, [phone]) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. ## VIN passed ## Lexus gx460 2019 ##

Oct 2020

2019 Lexus GX engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD15 / 18 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Lexus GX a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 GX rates average: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the GX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lexus GX?

The fuel & propulsion system — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Lexus GX. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GX?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024 and 2025. See the full Lexus GX years comparison.

At what mileage do 2019 Lexus GX problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.