Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2020 Lexus NX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Lexus NX at 24–31 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

24–31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as NX HYBRID, NX300.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Lexus NX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Lexus NX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 Lexus NX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Lexus NX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Lexus NX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
NX 3002.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium22/28/25 mpg$3,300358
NX 300 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/28/24 mpg$3,400362
NX 300 AWD F Sport2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/27/24 mpg$3,400374
NX 300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular33/30/31 mpg$2,150285

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Lexus NX crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Lexus NX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Lexus NX300 SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16%Standard
2020 Lexus NX300 SUV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.1%Standard
2020 Lexus NX300H SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Lexus NX owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lexus NX, most recently on Oct 9, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Lexus NX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine8
Fuel/propulsion system8
Visibility/wiper4
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus NX model years

Lexus NX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 NX24–40 mpg06—
2025 NX24–39 mpg618—
2024 NX24–39 mpg647—
2023 NX25–39 mpg517—
2022 NX25–39 mpg328—
2021 NX24–31 mpg0175/5
2019 NX24–31 mpg2445/5
2018 NX24–31 mpg1265/5
2017 NX24–31 mpg0305/5
2016 NX24–32 mpg1275/5
2015 NX24–32 mpg3475/5

All Lexus NX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Lexus models

2020 Lexus ES2020 Lexus GS2020 Lexus GX2020 Lexus IS2020 Lexus LC2020 Lexus LS2020 Lexus LX2020 Lexus RC2020 Lexus RX2020 Lexus UX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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