Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2026 Lexus NX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Lexus NX at 24–40 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

24–40

NHTSA overall rating

—

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

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.

2026 Lexus NX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Lexus NX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 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.

2026 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.

2026 Lexus NX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
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 350h2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DrivePremium42/38/40 mpg$2,050220
NX 350h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium41/37/39 mpg$2,100225

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.

2026 Lexus NX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 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.

2026 Lexus NX owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lexus NX, most recently on Oct 10, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Lexus NX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: Condensor/evaporator1

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
2025 NX24–39 mpg618—
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 2026 Lexus models

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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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