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Lexus NX300

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

261

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

377

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

28

Crashes

33

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Lexus NX300

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Operating state

69

Condition issue

67

Reporting mechanism

41

Performance issue

40

Engine behavior

35

Braking behavior

24

Driver assistance issue

23

Access/entry issue

21

Electrical issue

16

Noise

15

Safety restraint issue

15

Vibration/harshness

14

Fluid issue

11

Safety restraint behavior

11

Infotainment behavior

8

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

8

HVAC behavior

7

Steering behavior

6

Thermal issue

6

Starting behavior

5

Powering on/off behavior

4

Ride/handling behavior

3

Communication/network issue

2

Lighting behavior

2

Recent change

2

Smell

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


The sun roof suddenly shattered while driving at a high rate of speed on the freeway. A large chunk of glass broke upward and sprayed cars behind me. Shards of glass fell into the passenger area. The was a large bank and whoosh of air startling the driver.

2026 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Lexus NX 350H. The contact stated that the A/C unit failed to operate during extremely hot weather. A diagnostic test by the dealer determined that there was a hole in the condenser, which caused the refrigerant to leak. The manufacturer declined to help with covering the repair of the vehicle under warranty. The manufacturer attributed the damages to outside debris. Upon further inspection, the owner discovered that the A/C condenser protective shield was composed of…

2015 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 19, 2026


While I was driving on the highway in cruise control, my car suddenly broke the cruise setting, slowed down, and the check engine light turned on. I pulled over and the car would not accelerate to over about 15-20 mph. I made it to an auto center, where they informed me that the reader said there was an issue with one of the fuel pumps. I am aware that there is a recall on fuel pumps in this model of vehicle and I believe that I experienced this defect.

2025 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 19, 2026


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. …

2024 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 16, 2026


After sitting all night -- Started the car which started normally. But the instrument gauge cluster remained totally black except for the warning symbols in test cycle. The infotainment screen started properly. But the gauge cluster remained black. No speedometer, gas gauge, tire pressure etc. Just black. Tried multiple times, turned on and off, killed the electronics by holding the volume button, got out and opened the hood then opened the fuse box and found nothing wrong (pressed and…

2025 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 15, 2026


Our 19-month old Lexus NX450h with under 7,000 miles on it was not driven for a week. When we went to start the vehicle this morning, the car would not unlock via the keyfob, credit card key or app. The car required AAA to open the doors and jump start it. This is a very common failure with the 12-volt battery in the Lexus NX hybrids. This could result in a motorist being left stranded somewhere.

2024 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 11, 2026


Driver gauge instrument screen does not illuminate upon starting vehicle and at times when driving. No MPH or other gauges display. This defect has occurred several times and is intermittent.

2023 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Lexus NX 250. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. During the failure, there was no warning light illuminated or messages displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 14,000.

2024 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 7, 2026


The backup camera and infotainment screen is black, the backup camera and all controls on the infotainment screen was not usable because the screen was black. This is dangerous because no rear view camera.

2019 LEXUS NX

Filed Aug 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Lexus NX-300H. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant leaking into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V064000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.