2020 Lexus NX recalls and problems
No recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Lexus NX.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 Lexus NX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Low pressure fuel pump defective, which caused vehicle to stall while driving. Barely made it off of the highway when this happened, which left me in traffic with children in the car and my hazard lights until able to pull over safely and call a tow. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center and called…
I have been noticing sluggish acceleration since the end of 2024, specially when fuel falls below or equal to half tank, I took my vehicle to the dealership several times and specifically instructed them to inspect my acceleration issue but every time said no issue on fuel pump. They even failed to reproduce my…
My 2020 Lexus NX 300 caught fire overnight while parked and unattended outside my residence. I discovered the fire the next morning. The Seattle Fire Department responded (incident #SFD-26-0112715) and their report states the fire originated in the engine compartment, with the cause of ignition listed as 'failure of…
My car is going into limp mode/ reduced power and I am having misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. I’ve replaced my fuel injectors, spark plugs and catalytic converter. Everything down to the electrical has checked out good. The last issue is the fuel pump. My mechanic says there is not enough fuel going to the injectors…
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 Lexus make appointment see…
NX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2024 NX has the most complaints (45). All Lexus NX years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Lexus NX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus NX?
- Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints), followed by engine (7).
- How many 2020 Lexus NX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.