Lexus NX300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lexus NX300, across 3 model years (2018–2020). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Lexus NX300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No NX300 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 NX300: 14 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 NX300: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 NX300: 5 complaints, 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 NX300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus NX300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 NX300 | 5 | 0 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 NX300 | 14 | 1 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2018 NX300 | 6 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus NX300 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (14), 2018 (6), 2020 (5). 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 NX300?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 9 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus NX300 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.