2021 LEXUS NX

0 recalls, 26 complaints - 17 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 1 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
SERVICE BRAKES2
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
SEAT BELTS1
TIRES1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
ENGINE Apr 9, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
My vehicle has been non-operable since June 2025 due to an engine failure requiring engine replacement. Ford has stated the engine is on backorder, and the vehicle has now been out of service for over 10 months. My request for a buyback was denied several times because it is technically out of the ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 9, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Electrical problems and fuel leak
POWER TRAIN Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
Vehicle shut down while driving on highway, repeated drive system malfunction, turtle mode. The vehicle has experienced a recurring, unresolved drivetrain malfunction — specifically, a drive system malfunction and battery malfunction causing the vehicle to enter severely reduced-power mode ("turt... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Service 4WD" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle slightly hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an indepe... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine shuddered while idling, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The local independent mechanic was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was advised that th... Read more
ENGINE Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2025
I have pictures
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
When placed in park a message appears to Shift To Park and the vehicle electrical system stays energized.
ENGINE Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2023
After driving home from work on 12/20/24 the truck was parked at ~10pm. At ~1AM on 12/21/24, I was alerted that the truck was on fire. I found the vehicle fully engulfed in the hood and cab area. There was no prior indication of a problem or issue. The truck was fully destroyed and my home and Jeep ... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2023
After driving home from work on 12/20/24 the truck was parked at ~10pm. At ~1AM on 12/21/24, I was alerted that the truck was on fire. I found the vehicle fully engulfed in the hood and cab area. There was no prior indication of a problem or issue. The truck was fully destroyed and my home and Jeep ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2023
After driving home from work on 12/20/24 the truck was parked at ~10pm. At ~1AM on 12/21/24, I was alerted that the truck was on fire. I found the vehicle fully engulfed in the hood and cab area. There was no prior indication of a problem or issue. The truck was fully destroyed and my home and Jeep ... Read more
Fire
STEERING Feb 15, 2025
Incident date: Jan 17, 2025
I was driving and my electric steering locked up. I had it towed to a garage and they reset the computer. I'm afraid it's going to happen again. I'm going to the dealership on Tuesday and I don't feel that I should pay for this since it's a safety issue. I only have 50,000 miles on it.can someone pl... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 25, 2024
Incident date: Oct 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 10, 2024
Incident date: Sep 10, 2024
I towed a trailer last month and noticed some hard breaking issues in slow moving traffic. Las night as I was parking my vehicle under the car port, I had to press on the brakes to straighten my vehicle and as I was moving forwards slowly, my brakes failed, the pedal was stiff and I almost hit my ot... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 16, 2024
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
Roof panel is deteriorating and loosing integrity. Outer laminate coat broke down in general sun conditions, and now underlying roof structure is breaking down as well. The dealer has not inspected the roof yet, but this is an issue widely discussed on community forums, and it’s breaking down on ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
Windows have detached from the vehicle while driving on two occasions. One was recovered on the shoulder of the highway, another quite large window was lost on the interstate and could have hit another vehicle. The Lippert windows are already the subject of a NHTSA safety recall (21V-522); however... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Sep 23, 2022
The contact owned a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke started to enter the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated a bystander yelled at her telling her that the vehicle was on fire, and the contact exited the vehicle. The... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION Nov 24, 2023
Incident date: Nov 22, 2023
Rear shock absorbers are not functioning properly after 70,000 miles. I have had no success after no less than 10 attempts to purchase replacements from dealers and online Hyundai parts suppliers. Hyundai is aware of the defective shock absorber issue but has not corrected the replacement issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 2, 2023
Incident date: Aug 13, 2023
Truck did not start and kept flashing 2 errors back and forth: "Full Accessory Power Active" and "Stop Safety Now"
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 2, 2023
Incident date: Aug 13, 2023
Ford has still not provided a satisfactory fix for this recall. It has been 139 days since the recall was issued. Now Ford is putting a stop/hold on their initial recall fix and has instructed their dealers to return recall parts AND to put a stop sale on any vehicles in their inventory. This has ... Read more
ENGINE Nov 2, 2023
Incident date: Aug 13, 2023
Ford has still not provided a satisfactory fix for this recall. It has been 139 days since the recall was issued. Now Ford is putting a stop/hold on their initial recall fix and has instructed their dealers to return recall parts AND to put a stop sale on any vehicles in their inventory. This has ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Oct 13, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The forward collision not working when it raining. I took to a dealership and they said they test the system not the car and everything it okay. I did a test myself today (10/13/2022),and the system didn't work. They advertised that on national tv and it not working. The sales person convinced me to... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Oct 13, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The forward collision not working when it raining. I took to a dealership and they said they test the system not the car and everything it okay. I did a test myself today (10/13/2022),and the system didn't work. They advertised that on national tv and it not working. The sales person convinced me to... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 13, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The forward collision not working when it raining. I took to a dealership and they said they test the system not the car and everything it okay. I did a test myself today (10/13/2022),and the system didn't work. They advertised that on national tv and it not working. The sales person convinced me to... Read more
TIRES Sep 6, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2022
This is an original equipment Yokohama Geolandar tire with 26,650 miles size 225/60R18. We were traveling on I-80 through a work zone at 50 mph. We noticed our tire pressure indicator was lit. On a separate info screen, I could see the pressure on each tire and watched the passenger front tire at ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Mar 22, 2022
Incident date: Mar 20, 2022
middle seat belt in rear seat jammed and would not retract. dealer had to fix
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 13, 2021
Incident date: Aug 21, 2021
Driver side mirror shakes when traveling on highway, making it difficult to see other vehicles clearly in blindspots. Manufacture closed case saying they called the dealership and my mirror doesn't shake any more than other models. Dealership confirmed most of the nx300 mirrors side view mirrors sh... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 LEXUS NX

17 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
200000 WHEELS2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
190000 TIRES1
140000 AIR BAGS1
LSB005722 Feb 20, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
LSB005722 Feb 20, 2024
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
22LC01 Technical Oct 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX
LSB004323 Aug 21, 2023
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
LTT032623 Aug 17, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
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
LTT032623 Aug 17, 2023
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
L-SB-0037-23 Jul 3, 2023
200000 WHEELS
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off res
TECHNICAL INSTRU Jun 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
TECHNICAL INSTRU Jun 7, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Service Campaign May 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DP: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices d
Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0004-22 Feb 24, 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
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
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
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
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
L-SB-0024-21 Jul 26, 2021
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
Lexus PRO21-UFRM May 24, 2021
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 (current) 0 26
2020 0 25 View
2019 1 43 View
2018 0 24 View
2017 0 18 View
2016 1 22 View
2015 1 33 View

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