2020 Lexus NX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Lexus NX has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: premature injector failure at 33k miles, lexus would not take responsibility.

2 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

20%

• Premature Injector failure at 33K miles, Lexus would not take responsibility
• Two (2) times (6-weeks apart) while on Freeway, loss of power and some shaking occurred, making it difficult to bring vehicle to a safe stop. Vehicle has only 80k miles, low for a Lexus brand. Other cars moving at freeway speeds made it more dangerous to stop vehicle safely without getting hit. Fail
• While driving at interstate highway speed at approximately 70 mph in heavy rush hour traffic, the vehicle suddenly made a popping sound and immediately lost all engine power. The accelerator became unresponsive, and the vehicle rapidly decelerated without warning. I was forced to coast across lanes

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Premature Injector failure at 33K miles, Lexus would not take responsibility”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

20%

• The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message "Reduced Speed" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed t
• I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle following repairs performed at Crown Lexus in Ontario. In December 2024, I experienced rough idling, slow acceleration with vibration, fluctuating RPMs, and stalling. The check engine light turned on, and an error
• I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety defect in my Lexus vehicle. Without any prior warning or history of mechanical problems, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of engine power while I was merging onto a busy highway. The vehicle rapidly decelerated despite con

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message "Reduced Speed" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

10%

• The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to operate. There was no warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. In addition, there was a s
• The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to operate. There was no warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. In addition, there was a s”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

10%

• driver side mirror shaking when driving over 60mph
• Rear window spontaneously exploded while pulling into my garage.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“driver side mirror shaking when driving over 60mph”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

10%

• I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle following repairs performed at Crown Lexus in Ontario. In December 2024, I experienced rough idling, slow acceleration with vibration, fluctuating RPMs, and stalling. The check engine light turned on, and an error
• I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety defect in my Lexus vehicle. Without any prior warning or history of mechanical problems, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of engine power while I was merging onto a busy highway. The vehicle rapidly decelerated despite con

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle following repairs performed at Crown Lexus in Ontario. In December 2024, I experienced rough idling, slow acceleration with vibration, fluctuating RPMs, and stalling. The check engine light turned on, and an error ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: Premature Injector failure at 33K miles, Lexus would not take responsibility
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message "Reduced Speed" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to operate. There was no warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. In addition, there was a s
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: driver side mirror shaking when driving over 60mph
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)