2020 LEXUS NX

0 recalls, 25 complaints - 14 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

25 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
ENGINE	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1
WHEELS	1

Incident date: Jun 30, 2026

My car is going into limp mode/ reduced power and I am having misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. I’ve replaced my fuel injectors, spark plugs and catalytic converter. Everything down to the electrical has checked out good. The last issue is the fuel pump. My mechanic says there is not enough fuel goin... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Brake

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2026

While driving, my vehicle's check engine light came on and the vehicle entered limp mode without warning. It would not exceed 25 MPH and was stuck in 2WD, displaying the message "reduced engine power – take vehicle to nearest dealer." This created a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle could not ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Volkswagen corporate deployed a mandatory over-the-air (OTA) software update to the MIB3 infotainment system. The update failed mid-installation, entirely bricking the J794 information module. This failure completely disabled vital driver information systems, including the digital dash compass, all ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Incident date: Jan 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power. On another occasion, while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. While shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning lig... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message "Timing Chain Failure - Contact Manufacturer" was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

Instrument Cluster & Uconnect Blacks Out Unable to read speedometer, no warning lights, no reverse camera Yes, it has been to the dealer for repair a number of times with cases created with the manufacturer and still not repaired. No 1/28/25

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

My family and I traveled to Ohio to visit family. After stopping for fuel, 6hrs into our drive, our 2021 nissan Armada started bucking, skipping, and eventually stalled 50 yards from the fuel station. Several attempts at restarting the vehicle resulted in a sputtering idle and stall. This put my fam... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

How many recalls does one vehicle get in 2 years of ownership get before they take car back? This is the absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned at $64,100 price tag. We went through this battery recall last year at this time and could not use hybrid system for 5 months and had to park outside unti... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

Incident date: Sep 5, 2025

My car apparently overheated which made my oil filter melt and explode, popping my oil filter cap off making oil go all over my engine, ground and everywhere else. I was going about 20 mph when I realized my car was feeling weak on power and it was about to overheat. I then started to smell and see ... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2025

The entire instrument panel/cluster went out while driving. It did come back on after going totally black. We had no ability to see speed, fuel, or any cameras. This happened yesterday, May 13, 2025. We are trying to get an appointment at the dealership to address it. There does not appear to be any... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2025

The steering wheel seizes at highway speeds after driving for an extended period (2+ hours.) The steering seems to lock into a position so while approaching a curve you're unable to steer toward the center of the lane, requiring you to jerk the steering wheel towards the center of the lane to preven... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2025

I am reporting a potentially serious and widespread safety defect involving Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT tires installed as factory equipment on General Motors trucks. My 2025 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali has just 5,800 miles. Both rear tires, with DOT code 2724, have developed identical sidewall b... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

I started my car using the remote start. When I opened my car the driver side seat was smoking and a hole had been burned in the back. The inside of the hole was red and appeared to be light up like a hot coil. I turned my car off and tapped/blew on the area to put out the little fire.

Fire

Incident date: Oct 22, 2024

All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.

Incident date: Mar 5, 2024

I was driving on a freeway and my vehicle went into "Powertrain malfunction/Reduced power mode " and slowed me down from 65 -70 miles an hours to under 20 miles an hour. This almost cause a semi to slam into the back of my vehicle missing me by inches. The dealership is unable to recreate this issue... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to open the sunroof, but when she looked, she noticed that only the left side was open. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed o... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2023

I live in Roy city utah and i drive a santa fe 2001 and my trailing arm in the rear driver side snaped while i was going 45 mph. when i took it in to a shop to have it looked at they said that my trailing arm had snaped do to the rust corrision under the car. I know that there are recalls on the sa... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2023

I had just come off the interstate and was driving down a side road when my steering wheel became locked ( very hard to steer) and warning lights on the dashboard came on. It has happened two separate times.

Incident date: Dec 10, 2022

driver side mirror shaking when driving over 60mph

Incident date: Sep 6, 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to operate. There was no warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. In addition, there was a s... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 6, 2021

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 19, 2022

I was on a major interstate (I-495 in Va), driving at a speed of 60 to 65 miles per hour, when my driver side door suddenly opened. The dashboard alert came on that the door was open and the interior light came on. With my left hand, I held on to the door for my dear life, as I tried to pull over in... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 LEXUS NX

14 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
190000 TIRES	1
200000 WHEELS	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2015-2020 model year (MY) ve

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

140000 AIR BAGS

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp

190000 TIRES

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome

200000 WHEELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avail

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL

LEXUS NX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS NX across all model years (2015, 2025).

17 Total Recalls

327 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

35 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS NX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	4	View
2025	5	21	View
2024	4	59	View
2023	3	18	View
2022	2	34	View
2021	0	26	View
2020 (current)	0	25
2019	1	43	View
2018	0	24	View
2017	0	18	View
2016	1	22	View
2015	1	33	View

Other LEXUS Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LS	421	284	View
RX	420	1,181	View
TX	406	75	View
LX	353	73	View
NX HYBRID	310	13	View
LS HYBRID	256	5	View
RZ	252	29	View
RX HYBRID	249	473	View

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2020 LEXUS NX

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 LEXUS NX

Most Affected Components

LEXUS NX - All Years Overview

LEXUS NX - Year by Year

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