NX (AZ20)
Data covers 6 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
A25A-FXS, 5NM+4NM
2.5L 4-cyl / 181 hpView details
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T24A-FTS
2.4L 4-cyl / 275 hpView details
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A25A-FKS
2.5L 4-cyl / 203 hpView details
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Lexus NX Unidentified Engine
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Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Hybrid (HEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2022-2025 Lexus NX
That's below the typical rate for hybrids in this dataset (median 7.1 per year). Battery & propulsion complaints are lower than peer average for this category.
What kind of battery complaint?
Among the 10 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.
Low-voltage battery deaths, common on EVs and hybrids that use a 12V for accessories.
Hybrid system warnings, eCVT, motor-generator, hybrid transaxle.
Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.
Sample complaint excerpts
12V Auxiliary Battery
- [2022] The electrical system failed. It operates just about all the systems including items that are normally operated manually. My wife entered the car and pressed the start button and the car would not start. The car locked my wife inside with no manual method for opening the door. Fortunately, I was home at the time and was able to execute a manual release of the door using a key found inside the remo
- [2022] On two occasions the car has locked us out. The auxiliary battery fails which does not allow the electric door locks to operate. It’s necessary to follow a manual procedure to unlock the driver door so the hood can be opened and the auxiliary battery can be charged and the car jump started. We purchased the car on July 30, 2022 and it has 2400 miles on the odometer. On each occasion the local Lexu
- [2022] [XXX] I was Braking while pulling into my Carport almost at the Rear curb, when Suddenly and without Any Warning, my 2022 NX 450h Accelerated Rapidly and sent Me up a short Hill and Crashed into a Large Tree While I still had my foot on the Brake. Then it kept Accelerating and the Front tires Dug a 4in Deep Hole while they were Spinning still with My foot on the brake! I was able to get the car in
Hybrid Drivetrain
- [2023] There are no warning indicators whatsoever for this problem. I’m extremely concerned about an issue with my Lexus 2023 NXH 350. And I’m not the only one! A lot of these cars are experiencing something called “dead pedal” which is when the hybrid system and the gas system don’t know what gear to put the car into… so it doesn’t put you in any gear until it figures it out. It’s an electronics issue
- [2024] My vehicle has a vibration in the steering wheel and floorboard between approximately 38-48 Mph but mostly around 43 mph. It is random in severity and sometimes feels like the vehicle has a flat tire.With this issue it is impossible to determine if the vehicle has a tire out balance, an alignment issue or some other drivtrain component problem. This could cause someone to pull the car over to chec
Electric Propulsion
- [2024] Vehicle: 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid) Odometer at latest event: ~14,600 miles Dealer: Motor City Lexus of Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) Lexus Corporate Case #: 250823001008 Complaint Description: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power without warning on two separate occasions, causing the instrument cluster to go dark and an immediate loss of power steering and brak
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Lexus NX, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2022-2025 Lexus NX
On a used 2022-2025 Lexus NX, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (30), the body and structure (18) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (17). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Lexus NX about the electrical system.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Lexus NX about the body and structure.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Lexus NX about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Lexus NX about the brakes.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Lexus NX about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (8)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2022-2025 Lexus NX complaints?
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Lexus NX. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the body and trim and the safety systems.
Is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Lexus NX. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2025 Lexus NX have?
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file for the 2022-2025 Lexus NX as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2022-2025 Lexus NX?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2022-2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Lexus NX?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the body and trim and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the NX?
The 2025 Lexus NX received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: N/A stars. Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 114 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.