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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2024 Lexus NX Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2024 Lexus NX, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ experienced a complete 12V battery failure after normal short-distance driving, leaving me stranded without warning. This is a known defect in Lexus plug-in hybrids that the manufacturer has not properly disclosed to buyers. Incident Details: After several short trips (all under normal driving conditions), my 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ failed to start. The vehicle was completely non-responsive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656901, filed 2025-04

“On Sep 16, 2024 I purchased a 2024 EX450 Plug-in Hybrid. During the purchasing process that new car delivery person recommended using the Lexus app which I installed. From Sep 18 through Sep 23 I drove the car in the EV mode around my community. I put on approximately 15 miles. On the morning of Sep 24, 2024 I needed to go to an important meeting. On Sep 23 in order to prepare for a 40 mile drive I plugged the car in and obtained a full charge. At 6:15am I opened the hatch and packed my car. The rear hatch opened without any issues. At 6:30 am I tried to enter the car and the car was locked. …”

NHTSA complaint #11616534, filed 2024-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025211%
202437%
202316%
202214%
201913%
201719%

Other parts of the 2024 Lexus NX

Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Lexus NX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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