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2019 Lexus NX300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 NX300.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Lexus NX300 is an SUV equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission and a 5.2‑quart 0W‑20 oil capacity, delivering EPA estimates of 22 city, 28 highway and 25 combined mpg. Across the 20182020 model span, the 2019 model year recorded the highest owner complaint total at 36, with the fuel/propulsion system leading the issues and a single recall issued. That peak makes the 2019 NX300 the most complaint‑prone year in the recent generation, underscoring the fuel/propulsion system as a primary focus for owners and service technicians.

Model year2021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/25 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 · 580 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. 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 · 580 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCLTSOEM · verified
Tire size225/65R17 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7; Optional: 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010P051
Fuel filter7702478040 alt 2321736010
Spark plug9091901276
Battery2880038080
Front wiper blades8521278011 alt 8522278012
Serpentine belt9091602727
Thermostat9091603154 alt 9091603156
Cabin air filter8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3869 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt

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 Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts72.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215.0
Rear Wheel Hub159.0
Front Wheel Hub215.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.032
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.99 - 1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance580 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 77.0 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: .413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
163 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.63 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.15 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 40,000 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 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & 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 Lexus NX300 represents a peak in consumer complaints within this three-year window, recording 36 complaints compared to 21 in 2018 and 23 in 2020. While recalls remained flat at one for both 2018 and 2019 before dropping to zero in 2020, the 2019 model experienced the highest volume of reported issues. The most frequent complaints for the 2019 model center on the Fuel/Propulsion and Gasoline Fuel systems with 9 reports each, although the data does not specify the root cause. Technical Service Bulletins showed a slight downward trend across the generation, moving from 134 in 2018 to 130 in 2019 and 115 in 2020. Given that 2019 has the highest complaint volume and more reports than the subsequent 2020 model, this is not the ideal year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
130
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
2 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 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System9
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes2
Power Train,Engine1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Wheels,Service Brakes1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 130 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-TT-0341-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
L-TT-0341-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
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…

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 NX300 take?

5.2 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 NX300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX300 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg.