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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2024 Lexus NX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
9%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Lexus NX, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 450H. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended, and the vehicle crashed through the garage at the residence. The vehicle then crashed through the garage door, drove across the backyard, and into the neighbor's residence before stopping. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the contact was attempting to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763640, filed 2026-09, 46,000 miles

“3 unresolved safety defects on 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid leased May 2023: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY: Rear seat occupant sensor produced continuous false alerts since weeks after lease began, preventing vehicle from locking. High-voltage components including on-board charger located beneath/near the rear seat area per dealer representation at time of sale. Service manager acknowledged liability in writing July 2023. Lexus TSB L-SB-0035-24 addressing battery monitor module failure (DTC P162B87) never applied. Recall 25LD01 covering high-voltage floor wire corrosion unverified for this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730006, filed 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn into a fast-food restaurant, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated while in the drive through and shifting from park(P) to drive(D), the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear; however, the instrument panel and the gear shifter indicated that the vehicle was in drive(D). The message Park was displayed. A bystander advised the contact to shift to neutral(N). …”

NHTSA complaint #11663910, filed 2025-05

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202449%
2023212%
202029%
2019310%
201719%
2016317%
2015415%

Other parts of the 2024 Lexus NX

Electrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVehicle 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