Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Lexus NX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Lexus NX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V687000 Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V162000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V744000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V040000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 17 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Lexus NX has limited complaint and recall data, suggesting an average reliability outlook. With 17 complaints and 3 recalls mainly focused on software and steering issues, the evidence is not conclusive for more severe reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | Unknown | $150–$300 | occasional |
| steering column | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | rare |
| service brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | rare |
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
- Transmission fluid exchange
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Unusual steering feel
- Brake performance issues
- Warning lights on dash
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Lexus NX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.