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Lexus NX Reliability

Owners filed 17 complaints about the NX: 1.21 per production run against 3.73 for the market, fewer complaints than most cars.

NHTSA owner complaints · 17 complaints · 2022–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age, so 0% land after the 4-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Unknown Or Other, with 6 complaints, typically at 1 year.

Lexus NX years to avoid — and the best ones

FIG.01·Lexus NX — complaint rate by model year
Model yearPer runComplaintsRunsEnough history?
20221.231613too new
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaints, grouped by VIN production run

When it starts to break

FIG.02·Lexus NX — age at failure
Age at failureComplaintsRunning totalWarranty
0 years741.2%covered
1 year888.2%covered
2 years2100%covered
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaints with incident dates

Basic warranty on this car is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Only 100% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 0% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (6 years / 70,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for few of the complaints here.

What actually fails — and at what age

On the Lexus NX, the early trouble is Unknown Or Other and Electrical System — reported at around 1 year, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it.

FIG.03·Lexus NX — what fails and when
SystemComplaintsTypical ageCrashFire
Unknown Or Other61 yrs1—
Electrical System41 yrs1—
Visibility/wiper2———
Wheels21 yrs1—
Seats1———
Service Brakes11 yrs1—
Structure1———
Vehicle Speed Control1—1—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaints

What else in this class

6 models share the NX's vehicle class.

FIG.05·Lexus NX — rivals in the same class
Same class as the NXComplaints on recordRecall campaignsYears built
Toyota RAV49,3321681996–2026
Jeep Wrangler16,4342851986–2026
Honda CR-V15,9482071997–2026
Tesla Model Y3881002020–2026
Mazda CX-52,211332013–2026
Nissan Rogue7,253942008–2026
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaints and recall campaigns

The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.

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Recalls33 campaignsFuel economy40 mpg bestCommon problems16 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildUsed prices894 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2015–2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lexus NX reliable?

By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.21 against 3.73 for the average car.

When do NX problems usually start?

Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age. The most reported system is Unknown Or Other, typically at 1 year, followed by Electrical System.

Will the warranty cover NX problems?

Mostly yes: basic cover is 4 years / 50,000 miles, and 100% of reported failures fall inside it.

Complaint records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Rates, age-at-failure and warranty coverage computed by ForCar. Model years newer than 6 years are excluded from rankings — complaints accumulate for a decade (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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