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2019 Lexus RX350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 RX350.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Lexus RX350 is a luxury SUV equipped with a 0W-20 oil viscosity requirement for vehicles with the tow package and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20/27/23 mpg across city/highway/combined driving cycles. This model year represents part of a generation that has demonstrated notable reliability evolution, with owner complaints fluctuating from a peak of 225 in 2007 down to a low of 26 in 2014 across the 2004-2019 range. The 2019 model recorded 64 total owner complaints with the fuel/propulsion system emerging as the primary concern area, accompanied by four recalls. Compared to the troubled earlier years of this generation, the 2019 RX350 benefits from over a decade of refinement and addressing of historical issues, positioning it among the more dependable iterations within this model's production span.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityVehicles Equipped with Tow PackageOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R18 106VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P051
Spark plug9091901263
Battery2880038080
Front wiper blades852220E081 alt 852120E081
Serpentine belt90916A2026
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131031
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Vehicles Equipped with Tow Package of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.7 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.8 qt
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0
Rear Wheel Hub217.0
Front Wheel Hub217.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing12
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Oil Capacity2.37 - 2.88 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.0.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 114.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 111.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .650
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. Side Bolts; 2045 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 RX350 sits near the end of the model-generation arc: owner complaints are down from the 2016–2017 highs of 85 and 91 and only modestly above the 2018 low of 42, at 64 complaints, while TSBs have fallen steadily from 2013’s 328 to just 136. However, recalls jump to four in 2019 after one in 2018 and three each in 2016 and 2017, making 2019 the most recall-heavy of the recent years despite zero NHTSA investigations. The leading 2019 complaint categories are fuel/propulsion system (14), unknown/other (6), gasoline fuel system (6), and service brakes (5), with 11 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the broader run, this year avoids the 2007 complaint spike and the 2016–2017 complaint/recall clustering, but the four recalls are a notable late-cycle exception. Given that complaints remain moderate and fires/investigations are absent, the 2019 RX350 is a reasonable used buy provided all four recalls have been completed and documented; it is not the generation’s cleanest year on the federal record, however.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
136
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
64
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 64 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System14
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Service Brakes5
Power Train4
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Fuel/Propulsion System,Forward Collision Avoidance2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

21V043000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And CapReported 03/02/2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 136 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 RX350 take?

Vehicles Equipped with Tow Package of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 RX350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RX350 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.