2020 Lexus NX Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Lexus NX. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 13, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
POWER TRAIN
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STEERING
1
1crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints24

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 doesn’t working. We scared because my vehicle doesn’t show any light on tell us you need fix car . It just happened. So we call…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-07-02

“The contact owns a 2020 lexus nx300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The message “electronic fuel system failureâ€� was displayed, and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local auto zone,…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2026-07-01

“The contact owns a 2020 lexus nx300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The message “electronic fuel system failureâ€� was displayed, and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local auto zone,…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-07-01

“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 – take vehicle to nearest dealer." this created a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle could…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-05

“No warning. I had four high school wrestlers in my car and we had just gotten off the highway after driving for 7 hours from panama city to port st. Lucie when it happened. My car went into limp mode making it dangerous to continue to drive. My car is currently at the service center at lexus of…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-01-18

“While driving at interstate highway speed at approximately 70 mph in heavy rush hour traffic, the vehicle suddenly made a popping sound and immediately lost all engine power. The accelerator became unresponsive, and the vehicle rapidly decelerated without warning. I was forced to coast across…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-12-16

“While driving at interstate highway speed at approximately 70 mph in heavy rush hour traffic, the vehicle suddenly made a popping sound and immediately lost all engine power. The accelerator became unresponsive, and the vehicle rapidly decelerated without warning. I was forced to coast across…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-16

“While driving at interstate highway speed at approximately 70 mph in heavy rush hour traffic, the vehicle suddenly made a popping sound and immediately lost all engine power. The accelerator became unresponsive, and the vehicle rapidly decelerated without warning. I was forced to coast across…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-16
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Lexus NX as of July 13, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.