2026 Lexus NX Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the NX at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2026 Lexus NX with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (2 complaints).

6complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2026 Lexus NX problems

  • Speed control & acceleration
    233%
  • Electrical system~1,000 miles
    233%
  • Other / not specified
    233%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    117%
  • Driver assistance
    117%
  • A/C & heater~1,000 miles
    117%
  • Brakes
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus NX complaints by model year

20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025202626181116302217281745186
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus NX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best NX years: 2016, 2017. Years to avoid: 2024, 2022, 2025, 2023, 2019. Compare all years →

2026 Lexus NX engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD42 / 38 / 40
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTAWD41 / 37 / 39
2.4L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD21 / 28 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Lexus NX a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 NX rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the NX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Lexus NX?

The speed control & acceleration — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Lexus NX. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus NX?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2022, 2025, 2023 and 2019. See the full Lexus NX years comparison.

At what mileage do 2026 Lexus NX problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.