# 2019 LEXUS RX — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `2131802` · 2025-09-18 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** LEXUS
- **Model:** RX
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
## Narrative
Brakes making honking sound when applied even when stopped.  My brake actuator is failing and has been confirmed by the LEXUS Dealership.  Noise and stiff breaks has been going on for a while.  There is no recall, but Lexus put out LSB to dealerships May 15, 2023 and revisions earlier.  This information should be provided to owners IMMEDIATELY,  if the actuator fails, this is a safety issue.
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