Lexus NX problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 244 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Lexus NX (2015–2026). The 2024 NX has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 244
- Recalls
- 8
- Model years
- 12
- Worst year
- 2024
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Lexus NX years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2024 Lexus NX — 45 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
- 2022 Lexus NX — 27 complaints, 7 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2019 Lexus NX — 30 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
- 2025 Lexus NX — 18 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Wheels & Tires
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (16 complaints).
Every Lexus NX model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2023 NX | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2022 NX | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2020 NX | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2016 NX | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2015 NX | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
Most common Lexus NX problem areas (all years)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion46 complaints
- Electrical System38 complaints
- Engine30 complaints
- Brakes30 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech26 complaints
- Body & Structure25 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain19 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers17 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control14 complaints
- Wheels & Tires10 complaints
Complaint trend
Lexus NX recalls
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Other Lexus models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology