2021 Lexus NX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Lexus NX, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Lexus NX. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Lexus NX have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,859 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The high-pressure fuel pump and related fuel system sensor failed, resulting in a sudden loss of e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2026 · Engine
“My vehicle has slowed while driving four times within the last 12 months. I have taken it to the Hendrick Lexus dealership in Charlotte as well as the Scott Clark Toyota dealership in Charlotte. I was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Lexus NX (NX 300, NX 300 AWD, NX 300 AWD F Sport, NX 300h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–33 / 27–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus NX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus NX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lexus NX | 1 | 26 |
| 2016 Lexus NX | 1 | 17 |
| 2017 Lexus NX | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 Lexus NX | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 Lexus NX | 1 | 30 |
| 2020 Lexus NX | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 Lexus NX | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 Lexus NX | 2 | 27 |
| 2023 Lexus NX | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 Lexus NX | 4 | 45 |
| 2025 Lexus NX | 5 | 18 |
| 2026 Lexus NX | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2021 Lexus NX
How do I know if my 2021 Lexus NX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.