Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is a five-seat SUV powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 114 kW and emitting 167 g/km of CO₂. It measures 4,631 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,853 kg. Norwegian registrations of the NX grew steadily from 2019 to 2022, reaching a peak of 551 new registrations in 2022, accounting for 1,286 total registrations across the four-year period.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power | 136 kW (182 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 81 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,965 kg |
| Displacement | 2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Model years (US) | 2018–2021 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 29 European countries that registered the Lexus NX in 2025 (20,153 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Lexus NX registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lexus NX cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4,355 |
| Spain | 3,473 |
| Poland | 2,968 |
| Italy | 1,884 |
| France | 1,664 |
| Germany | 1,183 |
| Sweden | 1,138 |
| Hungary | 529 |
| Ireland | 457 |
| Portugal | 318 |
| Slovakia | 295 |
| Czechia | 267 |
| Netherlands | 206 |
| Belgium | 197 |
| Denmark | 161 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 18 complaints for the Lexus NX, most often about unknown or other, electrical system, wheels, visibility/wiper. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 94% of Lexus NXs pass their MOT test first time, based on 24,776 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 5 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Lexus NX. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-29
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-12-13
- STEERING:COLUMNUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. 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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
NHTSA campaign 23V480000 · reported 12/07/2023
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V482000 · reported 27/06/2024
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported 30/10/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported 30/10/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 26V162000 · reported 18/03/2026
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Lexus NX have?
- The Lexus NX produces 136 kW (182 hp).
- How much does the Lexus NX weigh?
- The Lexus NX has a kerb weight of about 1,965 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Lexus NX?
- The Lexus NX emits 81 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).