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2024 Lexus NX

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
40
+2 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Mar 18, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
7
4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 40 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Lexus NX, most frequently naming the electrical, driver assistance and body & structure categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 103 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1634.8%
  • Body & structure48.7%
  • Interior & seats48.7%
  • Visibility36.5%
  • Brakes36.5%
  • Powertrain (other)36.5%
  • Engine24.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Mar 18, 2026
144,200 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingManufacturer number 26LB02 / 26LA02View on NHTSA.gov

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Oct 30, 2025
1,024,407 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingManufacturer number 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25View on NHTSA.gov

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; STEERING:COLUMN

Jan 29, 2025
1,716 units potentially affected
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingManufacturer number 25TA02/25LA02View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Aug 11, 2026

Driver gauge instrument screen does not illuminate upon starting vehicle and at times when driving. No MPH or other gauges display. This defect has occurred several times and is intermittent.

NHTSA ID
11756170
Incident
Aug 11, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 7, 2026

The backup camera and infotainment screen is black, the backup camera and all controls on the infotainment screen was not usable because the screen was black. This is dangerous because no rear view camera.

NHTSA ID
11755420
Incident
Aug 7, 2026
Electrical
Filed Jul 6, 2026

On 2026-07-05, my car started except the digital instrument panel was blank/black. This meant the digital gas and battery gauges weren't visible, in addition to the speedometer, etc. I tried restarting the car to see if it was a fluke but it did not come back. On 2026-07-06, the car worked fine / as expected, but after a google search, it seems like this happens to other owners as well in the past with no clear reason why. Wanted to report in case it becomes a larger thing.

NHTSA ID
11748584
Incident
Jul 5, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Jun 30, 2026

I started my vehicle and thr complete infotainment screen was black, no display, no backup camera, nothing but a black screen. The volume button still worked and you could touch the screen and her things change but you could not see anything because the screen was black. It is like turning the brightness completely off a touchscreen, it works but you can't see anything. There are current recalls for this for other models but they say mine is not included. But I had the exact same problem with mine. It did not work until I turned my car off, returned and restarted my car, after that it worked normally. My can needs to be included in the recall.

NHTSA ID
11747472
Incident
Jun 29, 2026
Filed Apr 9, 2026

While driving on the highway, something (likely a small rock) from oncoming traffic flew into the windshield. Upon contact, the windshield cracked and shattered in a manner I have not seen a windshield break before, immediately spraying glass shards across the interior of the vehicle (to include dashboard, seats, and floors) and the driver. From the outside of the windshield, the area of damage is soft to the touch such that it is likely applying any pressure would collapse that area and/or enable you to punch straight through to the other side, so for safety concerns it is undrivable until the glass is replaced. I am concerned the glass could have been defective in some way, as I don't believe this is a typical response to common road hazards like small rocks/other projectiles. The windshield was the original factory installed windshield. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer but the incident has been reported and owner is awaiting contact from the manufacturer regarding inspection. It can be available for inspection until the glass is replaced, but owner will have glass replaced as soon as possible. Additionally, because it is not drivable, it would require inspection at residence or towing. The incident was reported to insurance. There have never been any previous warning lamps/other indicators that the glass was defective.

NHTSA ID
11730222
Incident
Apr 7, 2026
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Apr 8, 2026

3 unresolved safety defects on 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid leased May 2023: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY: Rear seat occupant sensor produced continuous false alerts since weeks after lease began, preventing vehicle from locking. High-voltage components including on-board charger located beneath/near the rear seat area per dealer representation at time of sale. Service manager acknowledged liability in writing July 2023. Lexus TSB L-SB-0035-24 addressing battery monitor module failure (DTC P162B87) never applied. Recall 25LD01 covering high-voltage floor wire corrosion unverified for this vehicle. Not charged since approximately April 2025 — over one year — due to fear of battery malfunction, fire, or explosion. Operating exclusively on combustion engine, eliminating primary plug-in feature. Reported in writing for 2 years 8 months. Never repaired. GM confirmed in writing February 2026 defect never submitted to manufacturer. DRIVETRAIN/TIRES: Severe premature tire wear from approximately 2,252 miles. At 7,800 miles dealer declared vehicle unsafe for freeway driving. Owner used alternative transportation for court appearance due to safety warning. Dealer's own alignment printout January 2026 shows multiple out-of-specification values. All 4 tires replaced after 72 consecutive days dealer possession, classified as goodwill, never submitted as warranty claim per GM written admission February 2026. HVAC/BIOHAZARD: Persistent mold/mildew odor from HVAC since early in lease. Service advisor initially attributed cabin odor to rat feces in engine bay entering cabin through air circulation — admitting biohazard exposure to occupants. Rodent nesting caused by manufacturer's soy-based wiring insulation. Rat feces constitute hantavirus and salmonella risk. Same defect across three consecutive vehicles from same dealer. Engine bay sanitized and evaporator cleaned during 72 days, classified as goodwill only, never submitted to manufacturer. Documentation available for inspection.

NHTSA ID
11730006
Incident
Jul 26, 2023
Electrical
Filed Mar 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument cluster went blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but no fault was found. The failure was self-corrected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

NHTSA ID
11728248
Incident
Mar 17, 2026
Mileage
20,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Mar 29, 2026
Crash reported

Possible malfunction involves vehicle speed control and braking during a low-speed parking maneuver in my 2024 Lexus NX350h. While slowly pulling into a parking space, I was actively applying the brake and creeping forward. While my foot was on the brake, the vehicle suddenly surged/accelerated forward instead of continuing to decelerate. The vehicle ran over a sign and jumped a curb before I could stop it. The vehicle is available for inspection and is currently with the Lexus dealer. My safety and the safety of others were put at serious risk because this occurred unexpectedly while parking. If a pedestrian, fixed structure, or another vehicle had been in front of me, this could have caused severe injury or worse. Thankfully, I was not physically injured, but this was a traumatic event, and I was terrified. The problem has not been reproduced by me after the incident. At the time of this report, it has not yet been confirmed by the dealer or an independent repair facility. I have requested a full diagnostic inspection and review of all available stored data before any codes are cleared. The vehicle has been delivered to the Lexus dealer for inspection. The incident was also immediately reported to my insurance company. I do not know if Lexus manufacturer representatives or other parties will inspect it. I did not observe any warning lamps, messages, or unusual symptoms before the event, and this had never happened before.

NHTSA ID
11727751
Incident
Mar 27, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

23LD04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The subject vehicles are equipped with a GPS antenna wire harness that will not allow the GPS to operate when the vehicle is off as intended. As a result, the vehicle location cannot be identified through stolen vehicle location services when the vehicle is off.

23LD04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23LD04 GPS Antenna May Not Receive Power CERTAIN 2024 Model Year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+

L-SB-0017-25 Rev2

POWER TRAIN

OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26

L-SB-0009-26

POWER TRAIN

Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the following condition at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: • A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the Multi-information Display (MID), as shown below. This condition is more likely to occur when the outside temperatures are near freezing. The Shift Actuator ECU logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of these conditions.

L-SB-0008-26

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

ENGINE

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lexus NX by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026200
2025155062.2
2024Viewing404062.2
2023143051.2
2022252166.9
2021170044.9
2020190047.4
2019301048.5
2018160047.6
2017110047.1
2016161058.3
2015251050.7

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.