Lexus NX Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Lexus NX years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus NX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2026	-	6	Acceleration		0	1
2025	-	19	Body		5	3
2024	-	45	Electrical		5	6
2023	-	17	Acceleration		4	2
2022	57	27	Electrical		3	7
2021	76	17	Visibility		0	1	Fewest complaints
2020	66	23	Fuel system		0	1
2019	57	30	Fuel system	10,900	1	1
2018	77	16	Fuel system		0	1	Fewest complaints
2017	75	11	Driver assistance		0	4	Fewest complaints
2016	73	18	Brakes	84,000	1	4
2015	60	27	Fuel system	51,000	1	3

What years of the Lexus NX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus NX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus NX?

2017, 2018 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (11, 16 and 17).

What is the most common problem with the Lexus NX?

Fuel system, with 48 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (41) and brakes (32).

How many recalls does the Lexus NX have?

9 recalls between 2015 and 2026. The 2025 model year has the most, with 5.

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