2025 Lexus NX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2025 Lexus NX carries a complaint index of 90, the second-worst of 11 model years, and NHTSA lists 5 recalls for it. It is rated Avoid relative to other NX years, driven mainly by Structure & Body and Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #2 of 11 NX years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 18
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25.5 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Lexus NX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body4 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (22%)
- Other3 (17%)
- Electrical System2 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- HVAC1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report unintended acceleration while parking, with the vehicle striking objects before the driver could shift into park.
- Backup camera or parking-assist systems reportedly failed to warn or stop the vehicle, leading to low-speed collisions.
- Windshield wipers leave portions of the glass uncleared on both driver and passenger sides, reducing visibility in rain or snow.
- A rear tire reportedly disintegrated at highway speed, forcing an emergency maneuver to the shoulder.
- Lug bolts on the wheels have been found rusted despite low mileage, raising concern about wheel security.
- Owners describe dead 12-volt batteries after the vehicle sat parked for about a week, sometimes requiring roadside assistance to unlock and jump-start the car.
2025 Lexus NX recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V162000Mar 18, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras144,200 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
- NHTSA 25V059000Feb 6, 2025Seat Belts40,922 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:webbing
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."
Risk: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.
2025 Lexus NX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other NX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Lexus NX reliable?
- Among 11 model years of the NX, 2025 has a complaint index of 90, the second-highest of any year, and is rated Avoid relative to other NX years based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2025 Lexus NX have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2025 NX are led by Structure & Body and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues, each making up 22% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Visibility & Wipers issues.
- Does the 2025 Lexus NX have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 NX, covering the rearview camera, panoramic view monitor, seat belts, front brake caliper/wheel hub bolts, and head restraints. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Which Lexus NX model years are best to avoid?
- The 2024 and 2025 NX are both rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 90, the two worst among the 11 years of data. Years like 2016, 2017, and 2018 are rated Best in comparison.
- How much does the 2025 Lexus NX cost to fuel?
- EPA rates the 2025 NX at 28 mpg combined (25.5 city / 32.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300.