2020 Lexus NX recalls & problems
The 2020 Lexus NX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 23 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints23filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2020 Lexus NX.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
NX 300h AWD Hybrid
31mpg combined
| City / highway | 33 / 30 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | — |
| Engine | 8 | — |
| Structure Body | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal | 2 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | — |
| Power train | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Oct 26, 2026Structure › Body
The front of the car under the hood exploded while parked and turned off. - Oct 7, 2026Fuel/propulsion system
Low pressure fuel pump defective, which caused vehicle to stall while driving. Barely made it off of the highway when this happened, which left me in traffic with children in the car and my hazard lights until able to pull over safely and call a tow. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center and called dealership and they confirmed my vehicle was not apart of the recall. There were no warnings prior to the car malfunctioning. - Jan 1, 2025Fuel/propulsion system
I have been noticing sluggish acceleration since the end of 2024, specially when fuel falls below or equal to half tank, I took my vehicle to the dealership several times and specifically instructed them to inspect my acceleration issue but every time said no issue on fuel pump. They even failed to reproduce my problem even though I paid for diagnostic. I would like to earnestly request NHTSA to consider this issue seriously and take action at your earliest convenience. Thanks - Aug 10, 2026 · fireEngine
My 2020 Lexus NX 300 caught fire overnight while parked and unattended outside my residence. I discovered the fire the next morning. The Seattle Fire Department responded (incident #SFD-26-0112715) and their report states the fire originated in the engine compartment, with the cause of ignition listed as 'failure of equipment or heat source.' There was no collision, no theft, and no visible external damage prior to the fire. I am the original and only owner of this vehicle, with approximately 48,000 miles, and 100% of scheduled maintenance was performed at an authorized Lexus dealership (Lexus of Bellevue), with no aftermarket modifications. The fire also caused heat damage to a neighboring… - Jun 30, 2026Fuel/propulsion system
My car is going into limp mode/ reduced power and I am having misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. Iâve replaced my fuel injectors, spark plugs and catalytic converter. Everything down to the electrical has checked out good. The last issue is the fuel pump. My mechanic says there is not enough fuel going to the injectors . I have a faulty fuel pump. - Jul 2, 2026Fuel/propulsion system
My wife and me and my two kids we all in the car . When we driver this car from highway to local my speedometer keep on 30mph we try to up to 40mph or more.but it doesnât working. We scared because my vehicle doesnât show any light on tell us you need fix car . It just happened. So we call Lexus make appointment see whatâs going on they told me fuel pump problem we need change. We google saw Lexus a lot car recall beacuse this issue. So we so mad . we bought a lot car they never have this problem. It was so danger . If you car not any light on it show you carnot any problem you can driver but it was so danger. I know Lexus recall a lot this problem car we got similar problem they… - Jun 5, 2026Engine
While driving, my vehicle's check engine light came on and the vehicle entered limp mode without warning. It would not exceed 25 MPH and was stuck in 2WD, displaying the message "reduced engine power â take vehicle to nearest dealer." This created a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle could not maintain safe speed in traffic. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The Lexus dealer diagnosed trouble codes P219C00, P160500, P030027, and P0301300 â cylinder #1 air/fuel ratio imbalance, rough idling, random misfire, and cylinder #1 misfire. Through active injector testing, the technician confirmed the cylinder #1 direct (high-pressure) fuel injector has failed, and recommended… - Jul 1, 2026 · 88,000 milesFuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The message âElectronic Fuel System Failureâ was displayed, and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local Auto Zone, and the contact was informed about the fuel system failure. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an extended warranty coverage associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.