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With 135 currently licensed in the UK, the Lexus Nx is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Nx 5 stars in 2022, with 83% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £4,270 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £356/month or 53p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£356
est. annual total
New From
£45,000
Euro NCAP tested the Nx in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
83%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
83%
Safety Assist
91%
There are 7 known DVSA recalls affecting the Lexus Nx. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/467
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
Build dates: 2021-04-15 to 2025-06-04
R/2024/250
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.
Build dates: 2021-04-15 to 2023-03-06
R/2023/280
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.
Build dates: 2021-12-01 to 2023-07-06
R/2022/109
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.
Build dates: 2021-04-15 to 2022-01-27
R/2016/295
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.
Build dates: 2014-03-06 to 2016-12-07
+ 2 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Lexus Nx are estimated at around £4,270 per year, or £356 per month.
Fuel
£1,421
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,999
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Nx achieves a combined fuel economy of around 37.1 mpg (33.6 mpg urban, 31.7 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| NX | PETROL HYBRID | 37.1 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 37.1 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX 300H , MY18 WLTP | PETROL HYBRID | 47.9 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX 350H | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 49.5 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX 350H MY25 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 49.5 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX AWD | PETROL HYBRID | 35.6 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX FWD | PETROL HYBRID | 37.9 mpg | 2.5L |
| NX, MY2015 | PETROL | 35.8 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £45,000 new, a Lexus Nx typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £37,150 | −£7,850 |
| 2 years | 70% | £31,550 | −£13,450 |
| 3 years | 62% | £27,750 | −£17,250 |
| 4 years | 56% | £25,000 | −£20,000 |
| 5 years | 51% | £23,000 | −£22,000 |
| 6 years | 48% | £21,400 | −£23,600 |
| 7 years | 45% | £20,100 | −£24,900 |
| 8 years | 42% | £19,100 | −£25,900 |
| 9 years | 40% | £18,150 | −£26,850 |
| 10 years | 38% | £17,250 | −£27,750 |
There are currently 135 licensed and 6 SORN Nxs in the UK (141 total). This makes it a very rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Nx 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 83% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 83% for vulnerable road users, and 91% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Nx are estimated at around £4,270 per year (£356/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 7 known safety recalls affecting the Nx. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Nx starts from around £45,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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