2020 Lexus NX: common problems and reliability

An average NX year.

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32 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2020 NX?

The 2020 Lexus NX has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

32
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Lexus NX vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other NX years only. How we score it

Is 2020 a good year for the NX?

Across the 12 NX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 32 (2020) to 183 (2024). With 32 complaints, the 2020 NX sits below the model's median of 42.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
9
fuel/propulsion system
7
visibility/wiper
5
vehicle speed control
4
power train
2

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.

Owner insights cover all generations of the NX. See the full NX owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used NX listings typically run $46,059–$51,866.

Other NX model years

Compare every NX year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.

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