2025 Lexus NX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 NX years
The 2025 Lexus NX has a Complaint Index of 90, ranking 2nd-worst among 11 model years, with 18 complaints, 5 recalls, and a verdict of Avoid relative to other NX years. Top problem areas are Structure & Body and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each 22% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25.5 city / 32.5 hwy
Top 2025 Lexus NX problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration while parking, with the vehicle striking objects before the driver could shift into park.
- The rearview camera and parking assist system reportedly failed to warn or stop the vehicle during a backing maneuver, resulting in a collision.
- Windshield wipers reportedly leave several inches of the glass uncleared on both sides, reducing visibility in rain or snow.
- A rear tire reportedly disintegrated while driving on the freeway, forcing an emergency evasive maneuver.
- Owners report rusted lug bolts on all wheel positions, raising concern about wheel security and difficulty during removal.
- The 12-volt battery reportedly dies after the vehicle sits parked for about a week, sometimes locking owners out via keyfob or app.
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?
- NHTSA data shows the 2025 NX has a Complaint Index of 90, the 2nd-worst among 11 NX model years, so it ranks poorly compared to other NX years, even though the total complaint count of 18 is moderate.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2025 Lexus NX?
- Structure & Body and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues each make up 22% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Visibility & Wipers issues at 11% each.
- Does the 2025 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 NX, covering rearview camera and panoramic view monitor software, second-row seat belt webbing, front brake caliper and wheel hub bearing bolts, and head restraint attachment.
- What mileage do problems tend to show up at on the 2025 NX?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 6,355 miles, with the Structure & Body complaints reported at a median of 3,000 miles and one Engine complaint at 9,710 miles.
- How does the 2025 NX compare to other NX years?
- Among 11 model years, the 2025 NX ranks 2nd-worst with a Complaint Index of 90, behind only the 2024 NX at 100; earlier years like 2017 and 2018 scored much lower, at 10 and 0 respectively.