2015 Lexus NX
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Luxury cars & SUVs · AZ10 generation

2021 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 89 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,498 to own, including $2,800 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Lexus NX.

Reliability

89/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,800

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

25 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$22,332

$19,652 – $25,012, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

17

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,414
Transmission & drivetrain$394
Body, glass & interior$301
Electrical system$146
Driver-assist & stability$144
Fuel system$106

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Lexus NX

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2024 worst (56/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202456/100
202367/100
202272/100
202189/100
202077/100
201990/100
201893/100
201794/100
201691/100
201595/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2021 Lexus NX a year to avoid?

No. It scores 89 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2021 Lexus NX reliable?

It scores 89 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,800 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Lexus NX cost to own?

About $16,498 over 5 years: $5,538 in lost value, $2,800 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,332 today.

What are the best years of the Lexus NX?

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2024 worst (56/100).

How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus NX have?

None on record with NHTSA.