Lexus · NX · 2020
2020 Lexus NX
0
Recalls
20
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2020 Lexus NX has no recalls and 20 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (5 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2020 Lexus NX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 5 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2020 Lexus NX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 20 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (5), visibility/wiper (3), fuel/propulsion system (3).
- Vehicle
- 2020 Lexus NX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 20
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
20 totalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2026
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 ce...
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ENGINE
Dec 16, 2025
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...
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ENGINE
Nov 14, 2025
I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety defect in my Lexus vehicle. Without any prior warning or history of mechanical problems, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of engine power while I was merging onto a busy highway. The vehicle rapidly dec...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 5, 2025
Rear window spontaneously exploded while pulling into my garage.
ENGINE
May 14, 2025
I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle following repairs performed at Crown Lexus in Ontario. In December 2024, I experienced rough idling, slow acceleration with vibration, fluctuating RPMs, and stalling. The check engine light turn...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2025
Two (2) times (6-weeks apart) while on Freeway, loss of power and some shaking occurred, making it difficult to bring vehicle to a safe stop. Vehicle has only 80k miles, low for a Lexus brand. Other cars moving at freeway speeds made it more dangerous to stop vehicle safely witho...
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ENGINE
Feb 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message "Reduced Speed" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle. The...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2024
Premature Injector failure at 33K miles, Lexus would not take responsibility
SEAT BELTS
Mar 5, 2024
when someone seats behind the driver, on the left rear seat, many times the seat belt comes loose and the lamp turns on, the audio makes a sound and verbally says to please put on your seat belt. It sometimes takes two to three tries for someone to successfully put on the seat ...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus NX. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle wa...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2020 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus NX have?
The 2020 Lexus NX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2020 Lexus NX?
NHTSA has received 20 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Lexus NX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Lexus NX?
The 2020 Lexus NX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus NX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Lexus NX are engine (5 reports), visibility/wiper (3 reports), fuel/propulsion system (3 reports).
Does the 2020 Lexus NX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2020 Lexus NX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.