2020 Lexus NX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2021 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other NX300 years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lexus NX300. That ranks 3rd out of 3 NX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 10,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Lexus NX300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2 · ~10,300 mi
Engine1 · ~3,500 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1 · ~2,040 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~2,040 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~3,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other240%10,300——
Engine120%3,500——
Forward Collision Avoidance120%2,040——
Vehicle Speed Control120%2,040——
Visibility/wiper120%3,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 4 complaints
2020: 4202042021: 120211

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Lexus NX300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Lexus NX300.

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.

Feature acc: controls acceleration and/or braking to maintain a prescribed distance between the vehicle and another one in front. May be able to come to a stop and continue. Safety issue: the brake lights do not come on especially when coming to a complete stop in traffic. Vehicles following my car…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 14, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11408083

On 11-05-2020 i was driving my new lexus (3200 miles on it) about 55 mph on a 4 lane highway in light traffic. It was a sunny afternoon and 84 degrees. All of a sudden there was a very loud explosion sound from above our heads and then the sound of glass flying off from the vehicle onto the roadway…

Visibility/wiper · received Nov 24, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11376160

Imy 2020 lexus nx 300 had a 10,000 mile service on 10-6-2020 on 10-13-20 ive notice water coming in my car from center console. Called dealer and was told bring it in on 10-15-20. Was told by them a spider web caused blockage of drain tube and flooded my interior of car. Also was not covered by…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 22, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11365752

Dcm computer

Unknown or Other · received Oct 11, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11363800

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 lexus nx300. The contact stated that at 2:45 am there was a load sound coming from the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The contact then discovered her vehicle was on fire near the front of the hood. The tire exploded along with the windshield fracturing. The…

Engine · received Jun 1, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11326766

Other Lexus NX300 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202050
2019 NX300141
2018 NX30061

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus NX300?

Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Lexus NX300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Lexus NX300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX300 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.