2021 Lexus NXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2021 Lexus NX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2021 Lexus NX has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Lexus NX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 vs. every other NX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What NX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The high-pressure fuel pump and related fuel system sensor failed, resulting in a sudden loss of engine power. The failure was confirmed by diagnostic trouble codes retrieved by an independent…
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle slowly lost automotive power and decelerated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and restarted the vehicle to continue driving normally. The contact stated that the check…
While driving our Lexus on 8/13/2023 on the interstate under normal driving conditions ALL of our warning lights came on one after another. We also lost air conditioning and power brakes it seemed. We immediately exited and pulled over. Opened the hood and the engine caught fire and fully engulfed…
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