Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Lexus NX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Lexus NX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 #25V059000 Damaged Second-Row Seat Belt/FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V911000 Loose Bolts on Brake Caliper and Wheel Hub Bearing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V482000 Head Rests May Be Inadvertently Removed/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,800–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Lexus NX shows above-average reliability with few complaints and no major recall issues. Most concerns are minor structural or wheel-related, indicating strong mechanical integrity overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| wheels | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual wheel vibration
- Passenger door misalignment
- Unexpected dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Lexus NX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.