Model year
2017 Lexus NX
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2017 Lexus NX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 19 complaints under NX200, NX200T, and NX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 26 complaints
- 2016 18 complaints
- 2017 11 complaints
- 2018 16 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
- 2022 28 complaints
- 2023 17 complaints
- 2024 45 complaints
- 2025 18 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| NX200 | 0 | 2 |
| NX200T | 0 | 17 |
| NX HYBRID | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lexus NX200T SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.16 | NHTSA photo |
| 2017 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.161 | NHTSA photo |
| 2017 Lexus NX300H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.16 | — |
| 2017 Lexus NX300H SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.161 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 200t · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| NX 200t AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| NX 200t AWD F Sport · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| NX 300h AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 33 | 30 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Lexus NX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.