Lexus NX300 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus NX300 model year from 2018–2020 using 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No NX300 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2020.

3model years
25complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2020best years

Complaints by model year

2018201920206145
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus NX300. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20205−42%—EngineGood
201914—1Fuel SystemLimited data
20186—1Fuel SystemFew

* Complaints compared with the median NX300 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus NX300 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2019
    1040%
  • Other / not specified
    832%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2018
    312%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2018
    312%
  • Air bagsworst: 2018
    28%
  • Brakesworst: 2018
    14%
  • Body & structureworst: 2018
    14%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2020
    14%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2020
    14%

Latest Lexus NX300 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus NX300 should you avoid?

None of the Lexus NX300 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Lexus NX300?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other NX300 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 NX300 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (10), speed control & acceleration (3) and windows, wipers & sunroof (3). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2019 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus NX300 had?

1 recall across 2018–2020. The model year with the most is 2018.

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.