What is the 2019 Lexus NX Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 25V028000)?

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank can fail, cutting fuel supply and stalling the engine — potentially at speed and in traffic. This is the same Denso low-density impeller family of failures that ran across a very large number of Toyota and Lexus products, in which t… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2015-2021 Lexus NX Blocked A-Pillar and Sunroof Drain Tubes Causing Cabin Water Leak?

The drain tubes that carry water from the sunroof tray and the cowl down through the A-pillars block with debris, and once blocked the water backs up and enters the cabin at the driver's side kick panel. Owners describe finding the driver footwell carpet soaked, often after the l… Repairs typically run $0-$2,600. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022-2026 Lexus NX Panoramic View Monitor Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank (Recall 25V744000)?

On NX vehicles equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor system, a software error can make the rearview camera freeze on a stale image or display a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. A frozen image is arguably worse than a blank one, because it shows the driver… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX Rearview Camera Image Fails to Display in Reverse (Recall 26V162000)?

The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, leaving the driver without the rear view the vehicle is required to provide and putting the car out of compliance with FMVSS 111, Rear Visibility. This is a separate defect from the Panoramic Vie… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2015-2021 Lexus NX Water Pump Leak on 8AR-FTS Turbo Engine?

The mechanical water pump on the 8AR-FTS 2.0L turbo develops a coolant leak from its shaft seal and weep hole. The early signs are a slow, unexplained drop in the coolant reservoir and a crusty pink or orange residue below the pump on the front of the engine. What makes this more… Repairs typically run $450-$1,500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022 Lexus NX Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable After Restart Following Driver Deactivation (Recall 22V239000)?

A Skid Control ECU software defect on 2022 Lexus NX vehicles leaves the Vehicle Stability Control system switched off after an ignition cycle if the driver had previously disabled VSC. Normally VSC re-arms automatically at every restart precisely because drivers forget they turne… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX 12-Volt Battery Parasitic Drain from Connected-Services Telematics Wake-Ups (AZ20)?

Second-generation NX owners across the NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+ report the 12-volt battery going flat after the vehicle sits for a few days, sometimes on cars only months old. The pattern owners and dealer service writers describe is that the Lexus connected-services… Repairs typically run $0-$450. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX E-Latch Electronic Door Handle Switch Failure Prevents Doors Opening from Outside?

The AZ20 NX introduced Lexus's e-Latch system, replacing the mechanical door handle with an electronic button that signals a motor in the latch assembly. Owners of 2022-2025 NX models report the exterior handle button becoming unresponsive, most commonly in freezing weather: wate… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: medium.

What is the 2015-2021 Lexus NX Infotainment System Lag and Touchpad Issues?

The first-generation NX infotainment system with the Remote Touch Interface touchpad suffers from significant lag and poor usability. The touchpad is difficult to control precisely while driving, and the system responds slowly to inputs. Menu navigation and destination entry are… Severity: low.

What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX CVT Drone and Rubber Band Effect?

The second-generation NX with the eCVT hybrid and Direct Shift CVT exhibits a droning noise and rubber band sensation during moderate acceleration. The CVT holds the engine at high RPM while vehicle speed increases gradually, creating a disconnected feeling between throttle input… Severity: low.

What is the 2022-2023 Lexus NX Harsh Engagement and Clunk Shifting Out of Park on the 8-Speed Automatic (TSB L-SB-0040-23)?

NX 350 owners report a pronounced clunk or harsh driveline engagement immediately after shifting out of Park into Drive or Reverse on the 8-speed automatic paired with the T24A-FTS 2.4 turbo. Some owners also describe having to press the brake pedal unusually hard before the shif… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.

What is the 2015-2021 Lexus NX Intake Valve Carbon Deposits on the 8AR-FTS Turbo Beyond 60,000 Miles?

The 8AR-FTS 2.0 turbo in the NX 200t and NX 300 is a direct-injected engine, and Lexus direct-injection engines have a long-standing record of fouling intake valves with carbon because fuel never washes across the back of the valve. Lexus partially mitigated this on the 8AR-FTS w… Repairs typically run $300-$1,000. Severity: low.

Lexus · Known Issues

2015-2026 Lexus NX Problems: 18 Known Issues

2015-2026 model years · 4,800+ owner reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 4,800+ owner reports, the 2015-2026 Lexus NX has 18 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Airbag Pressure and Acceleration Sensor Failure Prevents Deployment (Recall 18V085000) ($0-$0 repair), Steering Column Spiral Cable Weld Failure Deactivates Driver Airbag (Recall 25V040000) ($0-$0 repair), Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 25V028000) ($0-$0 repair), Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000) ($0-$0 repair), Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000) ($0-$0 repair), DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000) ($0-$0 repair) and ABS Actuator Internal Damage Causes Loss of Stability During ABS Events (Recall 15V341000) ($0-$1,800 repair). The most commonly reported issue is with 3,000 owner reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Lexus NX problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 4,800+ owner reports, the 2015-2026 Lexus NX has 18 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Airbag Pressure and Acceleration Sensor Failure Prevents Deployment (Recall 18V085000), Steering Column Spiral Cable Weld Failure Deactivates Driver Airbag (Recall 25V040000), Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 25V028000). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Lexus NX reliable?

The 2015-2026 Lexus NX has 18 known issues documented across 4,800+ owner reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Airbag Pressure and Acceleration Sensor Failure Prevents Deployment (Recall 18V085000) and Steering Column Spiral Cable Weld Failure Deactivates Driver Airbag (Recall 25V040000) and Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 25V028000) and Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000) and Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000) and DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000) and ABS Actuator Internal Damage Causes Loss of Stability During ABS Events (Recall 15V341000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Lexus NX problems?

Repair costs for known Lexus NX issues range from $0 to $2,600, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Airbag Pressure and Acceleration Sensor Failure Prevents Deployment (Recall 18V085000), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Lexus NX is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Lexus NX. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2015-2026 Lexus NX with 18 documented issues documented across 4,800+ owner reports.

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Airbag Pressure and Acceleration Sensor Failure Prevents Deployment (Recall 18V085000)#

Steering Column Spiral Cable Weld Failure Deactivates Driver Airbag (Recall 25V040000)#

Panoramic View Monitor Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank (Recall 25V744000)#

Rearview Camera Image Fails to Display in Reverse (Recall 26V162000)#

Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable After Restart Following Driver Deactivation (Recall 22V239000)#

Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000)#

ABS Actuator Internal Damage Causes Loss of Stability During ABS Events (Recall 15V341000)#

DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000)#

12-Volt Battery Parasitic Drain from Connected-Services Telematics Wake-Ups (AZ20)#

Infotainment System Lag and Touchpad Issues#

Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 25V028000)#

Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000)#

Blocked A-Pillar and Sunroof Drain Tubes Causing Cabin Water Leak#

E-Latch Electronic Door Handle Switch Failure Prevents Doors Opening from Outside#

CVT Drone and Rubber Band Effect#

Harsh Engagement and Clunk Shifting Out of Park on the 8-Speed Automatic (TSB L-SB-0040-23)#

Water Pump Leak on 8AR-FTS Turbo Engine#

Intake Valve Carbon Deposits on the 8AR-FTS Turbo Beyond 60,000 Miles#

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