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Exterior lightingPart report

2021 Lexus NX Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Lexus NX, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle began exhibiting multiple electrical safety issues around April 2025. EMF (electromagnetic field) levels were measured and found to be excessively high, causing physical discomfort and triggering health concerns for my disabled son and me. We both sought medical attention. Two independent mechanics inspected the vehicle and confirmed it showed signs of water intrusion or exposure to hazardous materials — including corrosion, damage to internal components, and abnormal underbody residue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11678322, filed 2025-08

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202316%
202214%
202116%

Other parts of the 2021 Lexus NX

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Lexus NX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology