AI Damage2023 Lexus NX: common problems
The maker issued 123 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 123
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · hybrid · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- CVT
Drive: AWD, FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
- Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the…
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the following condition at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: • A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026
This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both…
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both of the following conditions at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: •A “Shift System Malfunction”…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
- Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with…
Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “A” Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The…
- The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high…
The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Under Wire connector…
- Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot…
Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to…
- Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise…
Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when engaging the electronic parking brake.
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2022-2023 Model…
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2022-2023 Model Year NX250 2022-2023 Model Year NX350 2022-2023 Model Year NX350H 2022-2023 Model Year NX450H
- Some 2021 – 2024 model year ES 250 and 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may…
Some 2021 – 2024 model year ES 250 and 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up…
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
NHTSA lists 123 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus NX?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 123 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Lexus NX?
NHTSA lists 123 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Lexus NX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.