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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Lexus RX

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Lexus RX

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: RX needs more recall homework, RX has more complaint activity and RX has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Lexus RX 2018 Lexus RX Difference
Total recalls 1 0 RX has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 64 42 RX has 22 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 11 / 0 / 2 / 0 5 / 0 / 3 / 0 RX has 5 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 165 189 RX has 24 more communications
Recall completion reports 5 0 RX has 5 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 22, 2025 None listed RX has a listed date
Latest complaint Jan 27, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 RX has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Service Brakes
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 3 3 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Lexus RX

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Lexus RX

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and fuel propulsion system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Lexus RX

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Lexus RX

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show