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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2021 Lexus NX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
24%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
37,718miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Lexus NX, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,718 miles.

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.

“As I was driving, , I suddenly heard a very loud noise. I didn’t know what it was till I was going to turn to look at the side view mirror of any cars or pedestrians passing. Then only I realized it was my right view mirror that suddenly blew up.. I was lucky that it didn’t blew up in crosswalk where people were standing or waiting to cross because the fragments could have hit anyone..”

NHTSA complaint #11606265, filed 2024-08

“The left-hand side outer rear-view mirror vibrates while driving causing safety hazard as it is difficult to clearly see cars behind, or potentially passing while the glass is shaking; yes it is risky; the Lexus dealer in Frederick CO has confirmed the problem. There is currently a warning for other years with the same problem; this is a 2021 NX 300”

NHTSA complaint #11619198, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2021 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his father heard the car alarm sounding off. The contact went to inspect the vehicle and saw that sunroof glass had shattered. The contact stated that he reviewed the home security footage and observed that the sunroof glass had not been impacted by an object for the sunroof glass to shatter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,718.”

NHTSA complaint #11621943, filed 2024-10, 37,718 miles

“Driver side mirror shakes when traveling on highway, making it difficult to see other vehicles clearly in blindspots. Manufacture closed case saying they called the dealership and my mirror doesn't shake any more than other models. Dealership confirmed most of the nx300 mirrors side view mirrors shake on the highway. Toyota has fixed their rav 4 mirrors, Lexus doesn't have a fix, and doesn't seem interested in finding one. The faster you go over 55 mph the more the side mirror shakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11436587, filed 2021-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
2025317%
202437%
202227%
2021424%
202029%
201816%
201616%
201514%

Other parts of the 2021 Lexus NX

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
Exterior lighting
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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