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2023 Lexus NX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 18 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2023 Lexus NX

The 2023 Lexus NX shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
18
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Lexus NX (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lexus dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Steering: Column
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331….
NHTSA #25V040000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
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…
NHTSA #25V744000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
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…
NHTSA #26V162000
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
An instrument panel display that fails to show engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
NHTSA #26V687000
🔧 Steering: Column
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331….
NHTSA #23V480000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Lexus NX

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
4
Service Brakes
2
Power Train
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Electrical System
2
Structure
2
Exterior Lighting
1
Air Bags
1
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Lexus NX — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 30 complaints 2018 26 complaints 2019 44 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 17 complaints 2022 32 complaints 2023 18 complaints 2024 48 complaints 2025 18 complaints 2026 6 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2024 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Lexus NX

Is the 2023 Lexus NX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Lexus NX has 5 recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus NX have?
The 2023 Lexus NX has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus NX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Lexus NX are: Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Lexus NX safe to buy?
The 2023 Lexus NX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lexus NX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus NX are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2024.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.