Lexus NX Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus NX Hybrid model year from 2023–2025 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. No NX Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2025.

3model years
2complaints
5recalls
—worst years
2025best years

Complaints by model year

2023202420252
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus NX Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20250−33%4—Few
20242—3SeatFew
20230—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median NX Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus NX Hybrid problems

  • Seatsworst: 2024
    150%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2024
    150%

Latest Lexus NX Hybrid recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Webbing

NHTSA recall 25V-059 · Feb 6, 2025 · 40,922 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025.

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 24V-482 · Jun 27, 2024 · 11,418 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

NHTSA recall 23V-480 · Jul 12, 2023 · 152,927 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

All 5 Lexus NX Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus NX Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Lexus NX Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Lexus NX Hybrid?

2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other NX Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Lexus NX Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the seats (1) and speed control & acceleration (1). Seat complaints peak in the 2024 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus NX Hybrid had?

5 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Lexus NX Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.