VehicleVerdict

Lexus NX years to avoid

The Lexus NX years to avoid are 2024, 2019, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.

309

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

2015–2026

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

NX years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2024High complaint rate56
2019High complaint rate42
2022High complaint rate34

Every NX year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202630
2025185
2024avoid564
2023163
2022avoid342
2021260
2020200
2019avoid421
2018230
2017180
2016221
2015311

Common questions

What are the worst Lexus NX years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the NX years to avoid are 2024, 2019, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.

What is the best year for the Lexus NX?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among NX years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lexus NX have?

Across all model years, the NX has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 309 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.