Is the 2025 Lexus NX a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A-8.5/10
The 2025 Lexus NX 350h is a great choice for luxury compact SUV seekers who prioritize comfort and fuel efficiency.
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Pros
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Luxurious interior
- Excellent fuel efficiency
Cons
- Limited cargo space
- Infotainment system can be unintuitive
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
41 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,000/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Minor infotainment system glitches
- Occasional battery sensor faults
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2025 Lexus NX has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Software (campaign 26V162000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result…
- Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Webbing — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center se…
- Back Over Prevention — Display Function — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complet…
- Back Over Prevention — Software — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in …
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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