2025 Lexus NXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus NX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Lexus NX has problems

19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Wheels30
Structure30
Latches/locks/linkages20
Forward collision avoidance22
Visibility/wiper20
Tires10
Seats10
Vehicle speed control11
3 other systems32

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2025 Lexus NX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-162 · Mar 18, 2026 · 144,200 vehicles · 91,848 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · 880,733 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Rear/other: webbing

Recall 25V-059 · Feb 6, 2025 · 40,922 vehicles · 37,566 repaired

Risk. A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 24V-911 · Dec 5, 2024 · 70 vehicles · 69 repaired

Risk. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 24V-482 · Jun 27, 2024 · 11,418 vehicles · 10,751 repaired

Risk. A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2025 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

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In owners' words

What NX owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The driver's power seat moves forward on its own, unexpectedly, while the vehicle is being driven. This pushes the driver closer to the steering wheel, airbag, and pedals without warning and can interfere with safe control of the vehicle. No warning light or message appears on the dashboard when…
Complaint 11775812 · Nov 4, 2026
Our 19-month old Lexus NX450h with under 7,000 miles on it was not driven for a week. When we went to start the vehicle this morning, the car would not unlock via the keyfob, credit card key or app. The car required AAA to open the doors and jump start it. This is a very common failure with the…
Complaint 11757206 · Aug 15, 2026
Battery was DEAD after being parked for one week. Car was in residential garage (outdoor temp about 10 degrees. garage temp measured 46 degrees. Please Note: The SAME problem happened to my 2025 plug in RX and 2025 plug in NX. I doubt this is a coincidence and there are plenty of websites that…
Complaint 11717886 · Feb 13, 2026

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