2020 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lexus NX. That ranks 5th out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Lexus NX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 32% | 80,142 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | 22,690 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Lexus NX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Lexus NX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Low pressure fuel pump defective, which caused vehicle to stall while driving. Barely made it off of the highway when this happened, which left me in traffic with children in the car and my hazard lights until able to pull over safely and call a tow. Problem has been confirmed by independent…
I have been noticing sluggish acceleration since the end of 2024, specially when fuel falls below or equal to half tank, I took my vehicle to the dealership several times and specifically instructed them to inspect my acceleration issue but every time said no issue on fuel pump. They even failed to…
My 2020 Lexus NX 300 caught fire overnight while parked and unattended outside my residence. I discovered the fire the next morning. The Seattle Fire Department responded (incident #SFD-26-0112715) and their report states the fire originated in the engine compartment, with the cause of ignition…
My car is going into limp mode/ reduced power and I am having misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. Iâve replaced my fuel injectors, spark plugs and catalytic converter. Everything down to the electrical has checked out good. The last issue is the fuel pump. My mechanic says there is not enough fuel…
My wife and me and my two kids we all in the car . When we driver this car from highway to local my speedometer keep on 30mph we try to up to 40mph or more.but it doesnât working. We scared because my vehicle doesnât show any light on tell us you need fix car . It just happened. So we call…
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 NX | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 NX | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Lexus NX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2020 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.