Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Lexus NX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Lexus NX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V028000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 30 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Lexus NX has received limited complaints and only one recall, suggesting an overall reliable model. Although there were some issues with the fuel system, the recall addresses this concern. Other complaints are minimal, indicating a well-performing vehicle with few significant problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual fuel smell
- Braking issues
- Delayed engine start
- Unexpected steering pull
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Lexus NX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.