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2025 Lexus NX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2025 Lexus NX with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
25
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareMar 18, 2026 · campaign 26V162000
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."
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionOct 30, 2025 · campaign 25V744000
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
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › WebbingFeb 6, 2025 · campaign 25V059000
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."
Wheels › HubDec 5, 2024 · campaign 24V911000
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.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head RestraintJun 27, 2024 · campaign 24V482000
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,
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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).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 56/100 |
| 2023 | 67/100 |
| 2022 | 72/100 |
| 2021 | 89/100 |
| 2020 | 77/100 |
| 2019 | 90/100 |
| 2018 | 93/100 |
| 2017 | 94/100 |
| 2016 | 91/100 |
| 2015 | 95/100 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Lexus NX have?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (8), wheels & tires (6), driver-assist & stability (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus NX have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Lexus NX get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
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).