Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Lexus NX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Lexus NX at 24–39 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

6

EPA combined mpg

24–39

NHTSA overall rating

—

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.

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.

2025 Lexus NX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recalls for the 2025 Lexus NX, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 26V179000 Reported Mar 24, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. See attached Part573)
Units affected
8,230 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 26V162000 Reported Mar 18, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26LB02 / 26LA02)
Units affected
144,200 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Display function

NHTSA 25V744000 Reported Oct 30, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25)
Units affected
1,024,407 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other: Webbing

NHTSA 25V059000 Reported Feb 6, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TA03 / 25LA03)
Units affected
40,922 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Wheels: Hub and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V911000 Reported Dec 5, 2024
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 24TA14, 24LA08)
Components
Wheels: Hub; Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper
Units affected
70 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Risk
A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA14 and 24LA08.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Head restraint

NHTSA 24V482000 Reported Jun 27, 2024
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 24LB06, 24LA06)
Units affected
11,418 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk
A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 Lexus NX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2025 Lexus NX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
NX 2502.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular26/33/28 mpg—$2,400311
NX 250 AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/32/28 mpg—$2,400318
NX 350 AWD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg—$3,400370
NX 350 AWD F Sport2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg—$3,400370
NX 350h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium41/37/39 mpg—$2,100225
NX 450h Plus AWD2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity38/33/36 mpg
84 MPGe on electricity
37 mi$2,30087

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.

2025 Lexus NX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Lexus NX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2025 Lexus NX owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus NX, most recently on Sep 22, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Lexus NX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other3
Wheels3
Electrical system2
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch: Emergency mechanical release2
Visibility/wiper2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Service brakes1

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—
2024 NX24–39 mpg647—
2023 NX25–39 mpg517—
2022 NX25–39 mpg328—
2021 NX24–31 mpg0175/5
2020 NX24–31 mpg0285/5
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 2025 Lexus models

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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