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Lexus NXModel year report

2025 Lexus NX Problems

Compared with other Lexus NX years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,355miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Lexus NX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2025 Lexus NX. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and visibility (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,355 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I purchased a brand-new 2025 Lexus NX 350 from Lexus of Smithtown, NY less than two months ago. At around 1,300 miles, I discovered a large amount of water pooled on the front passenger floor and could hear water sloshing inside the vehicle while driving. I immediately brought it to the dealership for inspection. According to the dealer’s service report dated October 13, 2025, technicians found the A/C drain clogged, removed the carpet from the front passenger area, and confirmed the padding was soaked with water. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693194, filed 2025-10

Body and structure: “With this 2025 Lexus NX350 Premium AWD, the front windshield glass is BADLY distorted. Looking at the road ahead while seated behind the steering wheel, objects aren't clear, they tend to be wobbly as there is a MAJOR safety issue here with the glass itself. My dealer told me that the other 2025 Lexus NX models they checked all have the same distorted windshield problem as mine does. Its so bad, I frankly can't drive the vehicle as much as I want because I get car sick, dizzy, and at times nauseated while traveling down the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707357, filed 2025-12

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The Lexus NX 350 has developed a very strong odor coming from the ventilation system. The smell is consistent with standing water, stale moisture, and/or mold. This is a significant health and safety concern, as I am worried there may be standing water or mold, potentially including black mold, within the HVAC/ventilation system. If mold or contaminated moisture is present, it could potentially be circulated throughout the vehicle and contribute to respiratory irritation or allergy symptoms. I brought this concern to the dealership’s attention during a routine service visit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758089, filed 2026-08

Wheels: “My vehicle has 11,407 miles on it and all 20 of my lug bolts are rusted. It has been brought to the attention of the dealership and Lexus and their only answer is that Lexus is working on a solution. I can see the outside of the bolt but can not see the bolt that bolt that is attached to the wheel and I’m unsure if that part is rusted and I’m afraid that if it is it could make it difficult to remove the bolts. I was told that they are rusted because the bolts were removed and put back on”

NHTSA complaint #11659303, filed 2025-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 9,710 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,355 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20242025820268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Lexus NX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
NX 250 · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—
NX 250 · SUV FWDnot rated4 / 455—
NX 350 · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—
NX 350H · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 Lexus NX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
NX 250 FWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic263328$2,400
NX 250 AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253228$2,400
NX 350 AWD2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400
NX 350 AWD F Sport2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400
NX 350h AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413739$2,100
NX 450h Plus AWD2.5L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT383336 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2025 Lexus NX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 38 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus NX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202668500—24—Too new
2025186,3555—28—Too new
20244519,5005—39Too new to compareToo new
20231712,5004—39—Too new
20222747,7483——76 · MoreRising
20211738,8590525—Rising
20202255,5820—31—Rising
20193010,3501—3150 · TypicalFalling
201816136,0000—31—Rising
20171147,9700—31—Not enough data
20161884,0001—32—Stable
20152651,0001—320 · FewerStable

All Lexus NX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2025 Lexus NX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Lexus NX is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2025 Lexus NX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Lexus NX get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Lexus NX (NX 250, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 26 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Lexus NX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,355 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 9,710 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.