2026 Lexus NX
The 2026 Lexus NX is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the NX 350h, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the vehicle speed control.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 350h | Hybrid | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,950 |
| NX 350h AWD | Hybrid | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion | 41 | 37 | 39 | $2,000 |
| NX 350 AWD | Gas | AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,250 |
| NX 350 AWD F Sport | Gas | AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,250 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49462, 49511, 49512, 49513.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Lexus NX. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
Filed per year: 2026: 5
Most-cited components
What owners describe
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.
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 FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated | — |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other NX model years
2025 Lexus NX
6 recalls · 17 complaints
C2024 Lexus NX
5 recalls · 45 complaints
C2023 Lexus NX
4 recalls · 15 complaints
D2022 Lexus NX
6 recalls · 30 complaints
A2021 Lexus NX
0 recalls · 17 complaints
A2020 Lexus NX
0 recalls · 27 complaints
B2019 Lexus NX
2 recalls · 44 complaints
A2018 Lexus NX
1 recalls · 26 complaints
A2017 Lexus NX
0 recalls · 30 complaints
A2016 Lexus NX
1 recalls · 25 complaints
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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.