Lexus NX years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Lexus NX years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2022 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (16 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2022 has the fewest complaints per year, at 5, from 16 complaints. The Lexus NX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2022 Lexus NX, 4 of 16 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Lexus NX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lexus NX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31.8 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 29.8 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 29.8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 30.2 |
| 2022 → Most | 5 | 16 | 2 | Electrical system | 30.2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 26 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 27.2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 27.2 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17, 225/60R18, 235/55R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-085 covers certain 2015-2016 NX 200t and NX 300h vehicles, along with 2016 Lexus RX and 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles, where the air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail, so that the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags may not deploy in a crash; dealers replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers. Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2015 NX 200t vehicles, among many other Toyota and Lexus models, where the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail and stall the engine while driving; dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 20V-682, an expansion of 20V-012, covers certain 2018-2019 NX 300 vehicles for the same failure mode, with an improved replacement pump assembly. Recall 25V-028 covers certain 2019 NX 300 vehicles, along with several 2019-2020 Toyota and Lexus models, again for low-pressure fuel pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (NX 350); 0W-16 (NX 250) · 5.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18, 235/50R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 26V-162 covers certain 2022-2025 NX 350 and NX 250 vehicles, along with 2023-2026 Lexus RX 350 and 2024-2026 Lexus TX 350 vehicles, where the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, a noncompliance with FMVSS 111 "Rear Visibility"; dealers update the camera software or replace the camera as necessary. Recall 24V-482 covers certain 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles (and certain 2024 RX models) whose front head restraints may be removed without pressing the lock release button; dealers replace the driver and front passenger head restraint assemblies. Recall 24V-911 covers certain 2025 NX vehicles (with 2024 RAV4) where bolts securing the front brake caliper and wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can damage a brake hose or allow wheel detachment; dealers inspect and tighten those bolts and replace damaged parts as needed. Recall 25V-059 covers certain 2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350 Hybrid vehicles, along with 2024-2025 Lexus RX 350, RX 350 Hybrid and RX 500 Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles, for possible damage to the second-row center seat belt webbing; dealers inspect the webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus NX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2022 has the fewest complaints per year, at 5, from 16 complaints.
Which Lexus NX year has the most owner complaints?
2022 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (16 complaints). On the 2022 Lexus NX, 4 of 16 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Lexus NX owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Lexus NX years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Lexus NX years are too early to compare?
The Lexus NX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2018 Lexus NX?
1st generation (2015-2021).
What oil does a Lexus NX take?
1st-gen turbo models use 0W-20 (~5.2 qt); 2nd-gen NX 350 uses 0W-20 (~5.6 qt) while NX 250 uses 0W-16 (~4.8 qt). Confirm your engine in the owner’s manual.
What does recall 26V-162 cover on the NX?
Certain 2022-2025 NX 350 and NX 250 vehicles (with related Lexus RX and TX models) where the rearview camera image may not display—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.