Lexus carsCode AZ10
Lexus NX I problems (2014–2021)
Beyond the engine, the first-generation NX has three documented European safety alerts: the parking brake (2014-2016), the ABS actuator (NX 200t only, 2014-2015) and the airbag pressure sensors (NX 300h, 2015). Among owners, the most cited complaint is the 12 V battery, which discharges if the car sits unused for days.[1][2][3][4]
Lexus NX I rating: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it is based on few sources or few documented faults, so it is not included in the rankings. Having few documented faults does not mean it is reliable: it may simply be little studied. How it is calculated
- EngineNot analysed
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes6.82 faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system8.61 fault
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety7.11 fault
The weak points of the Lexus NX I
- 1Critical severity: Airbag pressure sensor fault (2015 NX 300h)Airbags and safety
- 2High severity: The parking brake may not apply automatically (brake module programming)Brakes
- 3High severity: ABS actuator with plastic debris on the NX 200t (delay in braking pressure)Brakes
- 4Medium severity: The 12 V battery discharges if the NX 300h sits unused for daysElectrical system
Outside the engine
3 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Safety Gate alert A12/0208/18: airbag pressure sensors. See the campaigns for the Lexus NX I
Faults of the Lexus NX I outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.
Brakes
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesThe parking brake may not apply automatically (brake module programming)Yes: in January 2017 Safety Gate notified (alert A12/0014/17) that, because of incorrect programming of the brake control module, the parking brake on NX models built between 2014 and 2016 may not apply on its own under certain conditions, and the car could move forward or backward. It is fixed by reprogramming.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesABS actuator with plastic debris on the NX 200t (delay in braking pressure)Only on the turbo petrol NX 200t of model years 2014-2015: in July 2015 Safety Gate (alert A12/0912/15) warned that plastic debris in the ABS actuator can delay the regulation of hydraulic brake pressure and cause a loss of control. Hybrid versions are not affected.
Wear parts for the Lexus NX I
Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.
Brake pads
Brake discs
Wiper blades
Pollen filter
Battery
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lexus NX I reliable?
Beyond the engine, the first-generation NX has three documented European safety alerts: the parking brake (2014-2016), the ABS actuator (NX 200t only, 2014-2015) and the airbag pressure sensors (NX 300h, 2015). Among owners, the most cited complaint is the 12 V battery, which discharges if the car sits unused for days.
What problems does the Lexus NX I have apart from the engine?
Beyond the engine, the first-generation NX has three documented European safety alerts: the parking brake (2014-2016), the ABS actuator (NX 200t only, 2014-2015) and the airbag pressure sensors (NX 300h, 2015). Among owners, the most cited complaint is the 12 V battery, which discharges if the car sits unused for days. The most important documented faults are: airbag pressure sensor fault (2015 NX 300h) (airbags and safety, critical severity), the parking brake may not apply automatically (brake module programming) (brakes, high severity), ABS actuator with plastic debris on the NX 200t (delay in braking pressure) (brakes, high severity) and the 12 V battery discharges if the NX 300h sits unused for days (electrical system, medium severity).[1][2][3][4]
What is the best year to buy a Lexus NX I?
According to our rating by year, the best are 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2 other years with the same rating (8.6/10); the worst rated is 2015 (5.5/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.
Does the Lexus NX I have recalls?
Yes: we have documented 3 campaigns for the Lexus NX I, such as safety Gate alert A12/0208/18: airbag pressure sensors (2018). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[3]
Sources
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- Lexus NX 300h (2014-2016): alerta A12/0014/17 (freno de estacionamiento)Car-Recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 15 January 2017 · consulted 2 November 2026
- Lexus NX 200t (2014-2015): alerta A12/0912/15 (actuador del ABS)Car-Recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 23 July 2015 · consulted 2 November 2026
- Lexus NX300h (2015): alerta A12/0208/18 (sensores de presión de los airbags)Car-Recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 18 February 2018 · consulted 2 November 2026
- Fiabilité Lexus NX (2014-2022): pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 2 November 2026 · in French