Lexus NX reliability
The Lexus NX fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 6.9% of 13,478 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
8 DVSA recalls for the Lexus NX
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Fix: Reprogram the parking assist ECU.
Recalled models: NX · 8,501 vehicles
Combination Meter ECU reprogram for Remote Parking on Lexus NX
The subject vehicles are equipped with an advanced park system that can be used through a smartphone app when the driver is outside the vehicle. The programming of the vehicle’s ‘Combination Meter’ ECU and/or the clearance warning ECU will not automatically activate the vehicle’s turn signal lamps as designed during these parking manoeuvres by the remote-control function.
Fix: Reprogram ‘Combination Meter’ ECU
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 295 vehicles
Camera Replacement on Multiple Models
Due to insufficient laser welding of the camera case at the supplier during a specific production period there is a possibility that the camera case may separate when exposed to external stress over time allowing water to leak into the camera. If this occurs the circuit inside the camera can short leading to an inability to display an image of the area in front of and/or behind the vehicle.
Fix: Inspect camera and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 124 vehicles
LSS & TSS 3.0 Forward Recognition Camera on Multiple Models
Due to the programming of the forward recognition camera software there is a possibility that the memory inside the forward recognition camera could fail during processing when the ignition is turned OFF. If this occurs the PCS will not activate on the next ignition start causing warning lights to illuminate audible chimes to sound and messages to display on the instrument panel.
Fix: Reprogram the Forward Recognition Camera
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 4,841 vehicles
Due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable.
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Fix: The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 4,261 vehicles
Certain spot welds might be missing.
With body panels that are spot-welded to the left and right front shock absorber mounting areas there is a possibility that certain spot-welds were missed.
Fix: Inspect the welding near the shock absorber mounting area. If any missing spot-weld is found welds will be added and damage to the vehicle if any will be repaired.
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 759 vehicles
Parking brake may not activate correctly
It has been identified that due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening of the driver�s seat belt while the system is enabled. When this occurs the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function sound a warning buzzer display a message in the instrument cluster and automatically set the parking brake. If this should occur and the transmission is left in a gear other than Park then the vehicle could creep forward or backward increasing the risk of a collision.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software.
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 9,113 vehicles
Loss of stability
The subject vehicles are equipped with the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) Traction Control System (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) which are controlled by the ABS actuator. Due to the improper shape of a component inside the ABS actuator there is a possibility that a resin component could be damaged during its press fitting assembly creating minute resin fragment(s) which could become stuck in the actuator. If this occurs the oil pressure control may be delayed when the Anti-Lock Brakes are activated causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary replace the ABS Actuator with a new one.
Recalled models: LEXUS NX · 25 vehicles
Checking a Lexus NX before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.