Lexus NX — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2024 Lexus NX
55 complaints (239% of segment average)
Main issue: Driver door suddenly opened while driving.
2019 Lexus NX
42 complaints (183% of segment average)
Main issue: ON SIX OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL STOP AT STOP LIGHTS ON CITY STREETS, WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE. IT ROLLS VERY SLOWLY AT 3/4 MPH FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. I KEEP THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED AND EVENTUALLY THE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS DOES NOT HAPP
2022 Lexus NX
34 complaints (148% of segment average)
Main issue: A very serious issue with inadequate side mirror visibility: The brand new 2022 Lexus NX driver side mirror does not have a range of adjustment to safely accommodate shorter drivers. The primary driver of the vehicle is 5 feet 3 inches tall and when seat adjustments have been made, the driver sid
Safe to Buy
2023 Lexus NX
16 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Lexus NX
18 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Lexus NX
18 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Lexus NX
20 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Lexus NX
22 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Lexus NX
23 complaints — well below segment average