2023 Lexus NX250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 Lexus NX250. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 Lexus NX250
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette and column (steering)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Lexus NX250. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Lexus NX (NX 250, NX 250 AWD, NX 350 AWD, NX 350h AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–39 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–41 / 28–37 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus NX250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus NX250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Lexus NX250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Lexus NX250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus NX250 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 Lexus NX250
How do I know if my 2023 Lexus NX250 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 Lexus NX250; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 23V480000).
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.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
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.