Lexus NX Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Lexus NX Hybrid, across 11 model years (2015–2025). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus NX Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No NX Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 NX Hybrid: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2024 NX Hybrid: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2022 NX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 NX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 NX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2020 NX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus NX Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus NX Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 NX Hybrid | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2024 NX Hybrid | 2 | 3 | — | Seats | |
| 2023 NX Hybrid | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 NX Hybrid | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 NX Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2020 NX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2019 NX Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2018 NX Hybrid | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 NX Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2016 NX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 NX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus NX Hybrid years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (4), 2024 (2), 2022 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus NX Hybrid?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus NX Hybrid have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.