Is the Lexus NX Reliable?

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

75/100
Good

Reliability Score

15
Total Recalls
166
Owner Complaints
32
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Lexus NX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202601
99
Excellent
2025393
75
Good
20244308
46
Fair
2023251
85
Excellent
20223202
64
Fair
2021012
88
Excellent
20200194
79
Good
20192341
60
Fair
20181162
78
Good
201702011
75
Good

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

How the NX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lexus NX75/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The NX scores 5 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
23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
15
SERVICE BRAKES
14
STRUCTURE:BODY
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
ENGINE
10

Based on 166 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lexus NX reliable?+

The Lexus NX scores 75/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 166 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year NX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 NX achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 1 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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