Is the 2024 Lexus NX reliable?

The 2024 Lexus NX has 55 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2024 Lexus NX?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (14 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (10 complaints, avg repair $500); DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (7 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2024 Lexus NX?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT, STEERING:COLUMN, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Contact any Lexus dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Lexus NX?

The 2024 Lexus NX gets 28 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1714. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2024 Lexus NX?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2024 Lexus NX is approximately $2,599/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2024 Lexus NX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2024 Lexus NX has 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 23. The most common issue is electrical problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: driver door suddenly opened while driving.. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 10 crash reports 10 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

25%

• Driver door suddenly opened while driving.
• The Lexus is equipped with a large screen which displays GPS and other Apps. The car has been programmed with a pop up advertisement which states "Experience Drive Connect" that is an additional paid subscription which I do not want. I can reach over and touch an icon that removes the pop up which o
• I was in a car accident on the freeway . I had just got onto the freeway so I couldn’t have been going that fast . The brakes on this Lexus Nx [XXX] to say the least . Also the collision sensor and warning also are useless. The warning light and sound didn’t go off until I was basically rear ending

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“Driver door suddenly opened while driving.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (4)

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT27/06/2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2024 Lexus NX

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,715

Per month

$143

Per mile

14.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,847/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Lexus NX

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,599

Full coverage / month

$217

Liability only / year

$732

vs US avg

+55%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$2599

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Lexus NX Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

Toyota Motor Corporation-recommended 10K interval with 0W-20 synthetic. Hybrid models use conventional service intervals; battery is 10-year warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Lexus New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

Hybrid battery is now 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 55 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: Driver door suddenly opened while driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: This is a brand new car and I was driving on the highway on a Sunday weekend on 9/24/23 while it was raining outside. All of sudden I started hearing noise from outside as if my windows were open. Then yellow triangle showed up on my head up display and on dash screen, it asked me to shift to parkin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: This vehicle has the standard headlights. No headlight cleaners included. Live in Colorado. When it snows, the front end of the car attracts snow to the point all the safety features shut down and the headlights pack up with snow so bad you cannot drive the car at night. You can’t see the road a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: Driver door suddenly opened while driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Lexus dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)