Is the Lexus NX Reliable?

20152026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

82/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

22
Total Recalls
157
Owner Complaints
32
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Lexus NX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202601
83
Excellent
20255103
70
Good
20244228
71
Good
2023451
83
Excellent
20226202
73
Good
2021011
92
Excellent
20200194
90
Excellent
20192341
83
Excellent
20181152
90
Excellent
201702011
89
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the NX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lexus NX82/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The NX scores 12 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Lexus NX Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
SERVICE BRAKES
13
STRUCTURE:BODY
12
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9

Based on 157 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lexus NX reliable?+

The Lexus NX scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 22 recall campaigns and 157 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year NX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2021 NX achieved the highest reliability score of 92/100 with 0 recalls and 11 complaints.

How many miles does a NX last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Lexus NX owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used NX will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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