Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1.5× | — | Acceleration | Few |
| 2025 | 18 | 5.0× | 5 | Wheel & Tire | Caution |
| 2024 | 45 | 13.0× | 4 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2023 | 17 | 3.3× | 3 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2022 | 28 | 5.4× | 2 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2021 | 17 | 2.2× | — | Window & Wiper | Caution |
| 2020 | 22 | 1.9× | — | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2019 | 30 | 2.4× | 1 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2018 | 16 | 1.3× | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 2017 | 11 | −16% | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2016 | 18 | −16% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2015 | 26 | 1.4× | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median NX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus NX problems
Latest Lexus NX recalls
Back over prevention › Software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026.
Back over prevention › Display function
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
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus NX should you avoid?
2024, 2022, 2025, 2023, 2019 and 2021 — these years have the most complaints relative to other NX years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2024.
What is the best year for the Lexus NX?
2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other NX years at the same age, followed by 2017. 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 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (48), electrical system (40) and brakes (32). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus NX had?
8 recalls across 2015–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Lexus NX 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.