Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Lexus NX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Lexus NX has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 17 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Lexus NX demonstrates strong reliability with few significant issues. Recalls are absent and complaints are low, indicating dependable performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| visibility system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | 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
- inspection and rotation of tires
- replace air filter
- brake fluid replacement
- cabin air filter replacement
- coolant system check
- battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine hesitation
- unresponsive electronics
- reduced visibility effectiveness
- squealing brakes
- alignment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Lexus NX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.