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2025 Lexus NX

Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

66 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical 6

Complaints3 crash · 1 injured reported 18

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 39 mpg

Starting MSRP12 trims · manufacturer $41,990

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2025 Lexus NX is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the NX 350h AWD, is EPA-rated at 39 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 18 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. Manufacturer pricing runs from $41,990 to $63,505 across 12 trims.

Lexus NX — photograph via Wikimedia Commons — Lexus NX · Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →

Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
Standard	Gas	FWD	$41,990	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Standard	Gas	AWD	$43,590	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Premium	Gas	FWD	$43,915	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Premium	Gas	AWD	$45,515	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Luxury	Gas	FWD	—	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Luxury	Gas	AWD	—	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
F SPORT Handling	Gas	AWD	$50,360	275 hp	317 lb-ft	24 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	20 in
Standard Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$46,300	189 hp	179 lb-ft	39 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Premium Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$48,225	189 hp	179 lb-ft	39 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Luxury Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$52,365	189 hp	179 lb-ft	39 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	18 in
Luxury PHEV	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$62,415	181 hp	169 lb-ft	36 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	20 in
F SPORT Handling PHEV	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$63,505	181 hp	169 lb-ft	36 mpg	5	22.7 cu-ft	20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
NX 450h Plus AWD	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 40 and 134 kW AC Induction	38	33	36 (57 MPGe blended)	37 mi electric	40	4.5 h	$2,300
NX 350h AWD	Hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion	41	37	39	—	—	—	$2,100
NX 250	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	26	33	28	—	—	—	$2,400
NX 250 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	25	32	28	—	—	—	$2,400
NX 350 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.4L 4-cyl turbo	21	28	24	—	—	—	$3,400
NX 350 AWD F Sport	Gas	AWD	2.4L 4-cyl turbo	21	28	24	—	—	—	$3,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48670, 47795, 47790, 47794, 47797, 47798.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
NX 450h Plus AWD	6 / 10	California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	SmartWay
NX 350h AWD	6 / 10	California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
NX 250	5 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / Other	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
NX 250 AWD	5 / 10	Other / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
NX 350 AWD, NX 350 AWD F Sport	6 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Equipment

See attached Part573

8,230 vehicles 12% reported repaired built Jul 4, 2024 – Sep 5, 2024 Hybrid only

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V179000 reported Mar 24, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Back Over Prevention

26LB02 / 26LA02

144,200 vehicles 29% reported repaired built Mar 11, 2022 – Aug 6, 2025

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V162000 reported Mar 18, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

1,024,407 vehicles 81% reported repaired built Apr 7, 2021 – Aug 5, 2025

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 reported Oct 30, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Seat Belts

25TA03 / 25LA03

40,922 vehicles 91% reported repaired

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V059000 reported Feb 6, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

24TA14, 24LA08

70 vehicles 99% reported repaired

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment. Risk A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA14 and 24LA08.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 24V911000 reported Dec 5, 2024 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Seats

24LB06, 24LA06

11,418 vehicles 94% reported repaired

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints." Risk A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash. Fix Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 24V482000 reported Jun 27, 2024 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific NX

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Lexus publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Lexus’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Lexus NX, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

18complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

1.7 per 10,000 built · Lexus reported 103,737 NX built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2024: 2 · 2025: 8 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 3

Tires 3

Structure 3

Wheels 3

Unspecified 3

Electrical System 3

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While sitting stopped near a highway entrance, the panoramic sunroof of the vehicle spontaneously exploded with a loud popping sound. Glass pieces rained down the outside of the car (the interior cover was closed). After exploding, the panoramic sunroof had deep large cracks throughout the glass remaining in the middle.

Visibility/Wiper Sep 22, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11766059

Our 19-month old Lexus NX450h with under 7,000 miles on it was not driven for a week. When we went to start the vehicle this morning, the car would not unlock via the keyfob, credit card key or app. The car required AAA to open the doors and jump start it. This is a very common failure with the 12-volt battery in the Lexus NX hybrids.

Electrical System Aug 15, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11757206

I purchased a brand new 2025 Lexus with only 3 miles recently I had a nail in my tire and took my vehicle to a local tire shop who could not removed the tire to put a patch because I did not have tire lock key; we searched the vehicle from top to bottom one was never given to me at the time of purchase.

Wheels Aug 1, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11754120

The interior door latch is electronic with a manual lever in case it loses power. The problem is the electronic latch will occasionally malfunctions, and the door is partially open. When this happens, you cannot get the door to open all the way with the electric door latch or the manual door latch.

Structure Jul 18, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11751260

My wife was backing out of a parking space and her car did not give a warning nor did it stop as she hit another parked car. Damage to both cars was substantial and if the car was operating properly she should NOT have been able to hit another car in the manner she did. The car has been recalled for similar problems.

Forward Collision Avoidance Feb 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11718656

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus NX 250. The contact stated that while parking in a disabled spot, going forward, the vehicle struck a handicap post during an unintended acceleration, which then crashed into the parked vehicle in front before the contact was able to shift the vehicle into park.

Vehicle Speed Control at 9,710 miles Jan 6, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11709250

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Lexus itself: 25 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 30 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 24 per 100,000 built. Every NX model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	not rated	★★★★☆	★★★★★	not rated	—
SUV AWD	not rated	★★★★☆	★★★★★	not rated	—
SUV AWD	not rated	★★★★☆	★★★★★	not rated	—
SUV FWD	not rated	★★★★☆	★★★★★	not rated	—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 77

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-22

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 75 service bulletins, 2 service campaigns

Most often about: Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Equipment.

L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-09-22 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26
L-SB-0008-26 Service bulletin
2026-04-14 · Structure — Body
Some 2024 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h North American Produced vehicles may exhibit a consistent/repeatable tick/abnormal noise from the top of the B-pillar while driving. The abnormal noise can be heard from either passenger or driver side. The spot welds between the top of the B pillar and the seatbelt anchor may contain weld slag which can create an abnormal noise.
L-SB-0021-25 Service bulletin
2026-03-10 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
L-SB-0021-25 Service bulletin
2026-02-27 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
2025-12-15 · Structure — Body
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interio
L-SB-0052-25 Service bulletin
2025-11-21 · Engine
Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “A” Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to address this condition.
25LD01 Service campaign
2025-11-13 · Electrical System
The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Under Wire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. Excessive corrosion could cause AM Radio Static during certain driving cycles, or the vehicle may not start.
25LD01 Service campaign
2025-09-24 · Electrical System
The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. Excessive corrosion could cause AM Radio Static during certain driving cycles, or the vehicle may not start.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

New York inspections 0.25%

failed the safety inspection

5,991 initial inspections of 5,878 vehicles.

Measure	The 2025 NX	Every 2025 vehicle	Behind it
Failed the safety inspection	0.25%	0.36%	5,991
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit	0.15%	0.16%	5,991
Miles driven a year	7,685	8,354	odometer at inspection
Average odometer	11,049	12,194	odometer at inspection

New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

NX by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 A 0 6 40 mpg 2025 this page D 6 18 39 mpg 2024 C 6 48 39 mpg 2023 C 5 18 39 mpg 2022 F 7 31 39 mpg 2021 A 0 17 31 mpg 2020 A 0 28 31 mpg 2019 B 2 44 31 mpg 2018 A 1 26 31 mpg 2017 A 0 30 31 mpg 2016 A 1 27 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2025 NX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2025 Lexus NX cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $41,990 for the Standard FWD to $63,505 for the F SPORT Handling PHEV AWD, across 10 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2025 Lexus NX have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lexus NX, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 24V911000, covering Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2025 Lexus NX?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2025 Lexus NX yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (66/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lexus NX?

Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 Lexus NX, the best EPA combined figure is 39 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2025 Lexus NX?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus NX, most often about visibility/wiper, tires, structure. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2025 Lexus NX?

The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Lexus NX runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50, Other — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Lexus NX?

The manufacturer has filed 77 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Lexus NX, most often covering structure, electrical system, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-09-22. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2025 Lexus NX do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Lexus NX failed the safety inspection on 0.25% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2025 Lexus NX trim is the best value?

$21,515 separates the cheapest of the 10 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	6 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	6 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	6	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	18	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	4 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	77	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	12 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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2025 Lexus NX

Trims & pricing

Specs & fuel economy

Emissions & certification

The cheapest ownership win

Recalls (6)

Equipment

Back Over Prevention

Back Over Prevention

Seat Belts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Seats

Whether any of this applies to one specific NX

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2025 Lexus NX

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

At the New York inspection station

failed the safety inspection

NX by model year

Common questions about the 2025 NX

How much does the 2025 Lexus NX cost?

Does the 2025 Lexus NX have any recalls?

How safe is the 2025 Lexus NX?

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lexus NX?

What do owners complain about on the 2025 Lexus NX?

How clean is the 2025 Lexus NX?

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Lexus NX?

How does the 2025 Lexus NX do at state inspection?

Which 2025 Lexus NX trim is the best value?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Where to go next

Sources & method