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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Lexus Rx450h

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
36Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS RX450H

The 2019 Lexus RX 450h is a luxury hybrid midsize SUV aimed at buyers who want premium refinement alongside fuel-conscious performance. As the hybrid variant of Lexus's best-selling RX line, it competes at the top of the crowded luxury crossover segment, appealing to safety-minded, comfort-focused drivers who expect both a polished driving experience and responsible engineering.

VERDICT

The 2019 Lexus Rx450h earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the RX 450h as one of the more refined and polished entries in the luxury midsize SUV segment, praising its smooth hybrid powertrain and upscale cabin. Most note that the driving dynamics are comfort-oriented rather than sporty, and some point to an aging interior design in this generation, though overall sentiment toward the model remains broadly positive.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.4%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13037

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Lexus Rx450h at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

36 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

10reported crash
0reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 11Fuel/Propulsion System 11Service Brakes 9Engine 8Electrical System 7Unknown Or Other 4

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13037), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Rx450h 2019. Class rank 24 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure