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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Lexus NX 250

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
13Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS NX 250

The Lexus NX 250 is a compact luxury SUV that slots into one of the most competitive segments in the American market. Aimed at buyers who want premium refinement, a polished cabin, and a credible safety record without stepping into a full-size footprint, the NX 250 competes directly against German and domestic rivals for the attention of style-conscious, safety-minded shoppers.

VERDICT

The 2025 Lexus NX 250 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Lexus NX 250 as a well-rounded compact luxury SUV that delivers a calm, refined driving experience with a thoughtfully designed interior. Most praise its build quality and upscale feel, while some note that the infotainment system has drawn mixed reactions. It is widely considered a sensible, composed choice in its class.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
Side
RolloverNot rated
Rollover risk 0%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20032

Index breakdown

Crash protection63/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18.25/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lexus NX 250 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

3reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 3Forward Collision Avoidance 2Structure 2Wheels 2Electrical System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1

Other NX 250 years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20032), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Nx 250 2025. Class rank 56 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure