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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Lexus NX.
Owner complaints (17)
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus NX (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 18).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Lexus NX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus NX 300 SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Lexus NX 300 SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Lexus NX 300h SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Lexus NX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 300 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
| NX 300 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| NX 300 AWD F Sport 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 27 | 24 | $3,400 |
| NX 300h AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 33 | 30 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.