Model year
2023 Lexus NX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 17 complaints for the 2023 Lexus NX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 5 recalls and 1 complaint under NX250, NX350, NX HYBRID, and NX PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), ENGINE (2), POWER TRAIN (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–39 mpg combined and 40 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$3,300, 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
26V162000 · Mar 18, 2026
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…
25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025
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…
25V040000 · Jan 29, 2025
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; STEERING:COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA…
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NX250 | 1 | 0 |
| NX350 | 1 | 1 |
| NX HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
| NX PLUG-IN HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 SUV AWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 250 SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 350 SUV AWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 350h SUV AWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 450h+ SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 250 · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| NX 250 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| NX 350h AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 41 | 37 | 39 | — | — | $2,100 |
| NX 350 AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| NX 350 AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| NX 450h Plus AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 38 | 33 | 36 | 40.0 | 550 | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2023 Lexus NX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.