2019 Lexus RX 450h F-Sport Correct Trailer Hitch

Published 02/11/2022

Question:

I see no hitch for the 2019 RX450h F-sport. I see the 450h hitch C13282 is supposed to fit. However, can the damper that needs to be removed on the F-sport be reinstalled directly to the underside of the hitch as it does in the 2010-2015 installation instructions, or is the damper different in the 2016 + Lexus model for the F-sport. I do not see the extra steel extension tabs for the 2016 + model hitch that are inclosed in the 2010-2015 hitch where the damper can be reinstalled to the underside of the hitch by rotating the damper? Thanks.

asked by: Jim H

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13282 fits all models of the 2019 Lexus RX 450h, including your F-Sport. The instructions don't go into as many details as they do with the Curt that fit the previous generation, but they do have a section highlighting cutting the fascia which I'm attaching to this answer page for you to check out.

Part of the instructions talk about cutting that fascia as needed as well - this was the same case as the older Curt hitch. I'm attaching an installation video of this hitch on a 2017 450h for you to reference.

Let me know what you plan on using the hitch for and I'll be more than happy to make an additional recommendation for you.

expert reply by: Jon G