2021 Lexus NX

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2021 Lexus NX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:54:20.814Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2015: 26 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 16 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 17 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints
2015: 26 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 16 complaints 2018 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021 17 2022: 28 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2024 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2015: 26 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 16 complaints 2018 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021 17 2022: 28 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2024 2025: 18 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026

2021: 17 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201526
201618
201711
201816
201930
202023
202117
202228
202316
202444
202518
20265

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

3 of 17 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving our Lexus on 8/13/2023 on the interstate under normal driving conditions ALL of our warning lights came on one after another. We also lost air conditioning and power brakes it seemed. We immediately exited and pulled over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-02

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

Visibility

3 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing exterior and sun/moon roof assembly.

Service brakes

2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

2 of 17 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Electrical system

2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Lexus NX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Lexus NX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus NX?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus NX have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.