Lexus NX years to avoid
The Lexus NX years to avoid are 2024, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
335
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2015–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
NX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 43 |
Every NX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2024avoid | 60 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 34 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 43 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 |
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. 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 335 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.