Lexus NX

Lexus NX
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The Lexus NX is a five-seat SUV with a length of 4,631 mm. The engine has a displacement of 2,000 cc and four cylinders, with a top speed of 200 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 36 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version, 137 g/km for the hybrid petrol version, and 136 g/km for the petrol version (all WLTP). In Norway, 1,614 were registered new between 2019 and 2024, peaking at 551 in 2022. Two recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate and five with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerToyota
Body typeSUV
FuelPlug-in hybrid (petrol)
Engine power (EU/EEA average)136 kW (182 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 36 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 137 g/km, petrol 136 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,965 kg
Displacement2,000 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed200 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,632 mm
Width1,845 mm
Height1,645 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Lexus NX registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (15,798 cars), engine power from 27 countries, kerb weight from 28 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Lexus NX registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Lexus NX first registrations in Norway per year
2019347
2020188
2021200
2022551
2023306
202422

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

1,614 Lexus NX cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2024, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Lexus NX, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)136 kW (182 hp)2,065 kg2022–2024879
Hybrid (petrol)114 kW (153 hp)1,860 kg2019–2021735

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Lexus NX cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom4,355
Spain3,473
Poland2,968
Italy1,884
France1,664
Germany1,183
Sweden1,138
Hungary529
Ireland457
Portugal318
Slovakia295
Czechia267
Netherlands206
Belgium197
Denmark161

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 16 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 recall campaigns 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 2024-12-13

  • 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

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel years 2022, 2024

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, and NX450h+ vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA10.

    NHTSA campaign 26V687000 · reported 20/10/2026

  • 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 years 2022, 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: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

What is the top speed of the Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX has a rated top speed of 200 km/h.
How much power does the Lexus NX have?
The Lexus NX produces 136 kW (182 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX is 4,632 mm long, 1,845 mm wide and 1,645 mm tall.
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?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the Lexus NX registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 36 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 137 g/km, petrol 136 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Lexus NX have?
The Lexus NX has 5 seats.