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Lexus NXModel year report

2026 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
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
850miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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
24 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl AWD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Lexus NX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lexus NX. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 850 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 21 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I was driving on a surface road at approximately 30mph when my vehicle suddenly hit the brakes and came to a complete stop for no reason. After turning the vehicle off and restarting it, several error messages came up on the dashboard and the vehicle would not go into neutral or any other gear.”

NHTSA complaint #11770331, filed 2026-10

Other or unknown: “I had a trip from Las Vegas to Scottsdale in 110 degree temperature and I live in Las Vegas so these temperatures are normal for this part of the country. Some where along the road a very small pebble hit the air condenser and put a tiny hole in it which leaked out all the Freon. There was not warning light we just ended up with no AC. This issue is happening to 2025 and 2026 models. You google Lexus Air Condenser issue and the entries of issues are many. Lexus is not recalling this - saying it is a road hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11762846, filed 2026-09

Vehicle speed control: “I was stopped at Starbucks in a small business area. I needed to make a sharp left turn to get out of there to get back on the highway, I would typically go very slow as to not hit any parked cars etc. As soon as I went forward the car took off so fast I put both feet on the brakes. The car usually sets alarms off for everything! I looked for somewhere I could go to each side so as not to go on the highway. There was nowhere. I was going so fast at this point I was afraid to turn. I went straight across and hit an oncoming car. I then hit a cement planted area for bushes in the parking lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718899, filed 2026-02

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 500 and 1,200 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: 850 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20266
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 2026 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 350 · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—
NX 350H · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—
NX 350H · SUV FWDnot rated4 / 455—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 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 2026 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
NX 350 AWD2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400
NX 350 AWD F Sport2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400
NX 350h FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT423840$2,050
NX 350h AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413739$2,100

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Lexus NX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 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 2026 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lexus NX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Lexus NX is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2026 Lexus NX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Lexus NX get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Lexus NX (NX 350 AWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Lexus NX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 850 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 1,200 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 27, 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.