Every 2025 Lexus NX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V179000
Mar 24, 2026Equipment:Other:Labels
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V179000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V162000
Mar 18, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V162000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V744000
Oct 30, 2025Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V744000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V059000
Feb 6, 2025Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Webbing
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V059000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V911000
Dec 5, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V911000 →Seats · NHTSA 24V482000
Jun 27, 2024Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V482000 →
2025 Lexus NX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus NX, reporting 3 crashes, 1 injuries. Lexus has issued at least 39 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System3
- Structure3
- Tires3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Wheels3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service bulletins by component
- Structure (27)
- Electrical System (25)
- Unknown Or Other (10)
- Engine (8)
- Equipment (5)
- Service Brakes (2)
Read Lexus NX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus NX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“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.”
2025 LEXUS NXFeb 17, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11718656
Crash
“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.”
2025 LEXUS NXJan 6, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709250
Injury reportedCrash
“Truck in front had hit brakes so I had tapped mine. Went back to cruise control to maintain distance. I hit the brakes at 0:00:15 when I realized the car was not slowing down. The brakes were palpitating and fighting me the car was not stopping.”
2025 LEXUS NXFeb 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11644860
“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).”
2025 LEXUS NXSep 22, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766059
“The Lexus NX 350 has developed a very strong odor coming from the ventilation system. The smell is consistent with standing water, stale moisture, and/or mold.”
2025 LEXUS NXAug 19, 2026 · MN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758089
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