2019 Lexus RX forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Lexus RX — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Lexus 2019 RX450H is making a squishing squeaking brake actuator noise when pressing the brake pedal. I located well publicized TSB’s documenting the awareness by Toyota/Lexus of the problem. (TSB: MC-10245447-9999) Brake Squawk/Knock Noise. I checked with my local Lexus dealership to see if my…”
filed Jan 27, 2026
“I was dropping my husband off at cardiac rehab. I was stopped and had my foot on the brake suddenly the car launched forward into the back of a car parked in front of me. The other driver got out of the car and said he wasn't hurt. We were able to drive the car home stopping 3 times to pull pieces…”
filed Dec 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other RX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RX | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 RX | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 RX | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 RX | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 RX | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 RX | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 RX | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 RX | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 RX | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 RX | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 RX | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 RX | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Lexus RX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.