2024 Lexus NX 250
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Lexus NX 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2024 Lexus NX 250 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2024 Lexus NX 250 recalls 1
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2024 Lexus NX 250 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2024 Lexus NX 250 safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Lexus NX 250 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2024 Lexus NX 250 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2024 Lexus NX 250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 110
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 110.
The subject vehicles are equipped with a GPS antenna wire harness that will not allow the GPS to operate when the vehicle is off as intended. As a result, the vehicle location cannot be identified through stolen vehicle location services when the vehicle is of…
Bulletin 23LD04 · Electrical System · Jul 2026TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23LD04 GPS Antenna May Not Receive Power CERTAIN 2024 Model Year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+
Bulletin 23LD04 · Electrical System · Jul 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
Bulletin L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Power Train · Apr 2026Some 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 Multi-information Display (MID), as shown…
Bulletin L-SB-0009-26 · Power Train · Apr 2026Some 2024 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h North American Produced vehicles may exhibit a consistent/repeatable tick/abnormal noise from the top of the B-pillar while driving. The abnormal noise can be heard from either passenger or driver side. T…
Bulletin L-SB-0008-26 · Structure · Apr 2026Some 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” message on the Multi-information Display (MID),…
Bulletin L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Power Train · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026Some 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 purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025Some 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 Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Pow…
Bulletin L-SB-0052-25 · Engine · Nov 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX 250 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Lexus NX 250. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the head restraints on the front seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the head restraints could move or detach from the seats in a crash. Safety Risk: Head restraints that move or detach in a crash could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: Lexus will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a…
Transport Canada #2024367 · Jun 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.