Model year guide

2025 Lexus NX 450H

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Lexus NX 450H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 27 on record.

2025 Lexus NX 450H — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Lexus NX 450H at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined36 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Lexus NX 450H recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2025 Lexus NX 450H.

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.

2025 Lexus NX 450H MPG & running costs

Combined36 mpg
City38 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Electric range550 mi
Charge time (240V)4.5 hours
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Lexus NX 450H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

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 29

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 29.

OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26

Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026

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 purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…

Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025

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 Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2022-2024 NX350h/ NX450h+, CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350h, CERTAIN 2024 RX450h+ VEHICLES

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

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 assist those customers with user issues, user e…

Bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Electrical System · Aug 2025

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.

Bulletin L-SB-0027-25 Rev1 · Service Brakes · Aug 2025

Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

Bulletin L-TT-0347-25 · Engine · Jun 2025

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 repairing refrigerant leaks.

Bulletin L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX 450H+ AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2025 Lexus NX 450H vehicles on record

Other Lexus NX 450H model years

2025 Lexus NX 450H — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Lexus NX 450H have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2025 Lexus NX 450H. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Lexus NX 450H get?

The 2025 Lexus NX 450H has a U.S. EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined (38 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.