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2023 Lexus NX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus NX, most recently filed March 2026. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus NX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2023 Lexus NX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V162000 Filed Mar 18, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
29.3% repairedof 144,200 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 Lexus NX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V744000 Filed Oct 30, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
81.1% repairedof 1,024,407 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V744000
Listed for 2023 Lexus NX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V040000 Filed Jan 29, 2025

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

Air bags · frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
81.2% repairedof 1,716 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (16)

16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Lexus NX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 16.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other NX years

Best and worst NX years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 39 mpg combined

39
mpg combined
41
city
37
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,100
CO₂ tailpipe
225 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$1,675per year
$140per month
385gallons a year

Miles ÷ 39 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2023 Lexus NX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive41 / 37 / 39$2,100225
2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive38 / 33 / 36$2,30087
2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive26 / 33 / 28$2,400311
2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive25 / 32 / 28$2,400318
2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25$3,300356
2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 25$3,300358

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2023 Lexus NX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V162000 (rear camera), 25V744000 (rear camera), 25V040000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 Lexus NX problems?

Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (4), Electrical system (2), Engine (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2023 Lexus NX get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 41 city, 37 highway and 39 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2023 NX compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Lexus NX model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 2019 the most (30). The 2023 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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