NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Lexus NX 350
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Lexus NX 350 is a compact luxury SUV that competes in one of the most crowded segments in the American market. Aimed at buyers who want premium refinement, a composed driving experience, and a smaller footprint than a three-row hauler, the NX 350 slots in as the volume-leading gasoline-powered member of Lexus's second-generation NX family, covering model years 2022 through 2025 in our review window.
The 2023 Lexus NX 350 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Lexus NX 350 as a polished and well-rounded compact luxury SUV that delivers a calm, composed driving experience with a high-quality interior. Most praise the significant generational improvements in technology and refinement, while some note that the driving dynamics lean more toward comfort than driver engagement. Overall sentiment across the professional press is consistently positive.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18572
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.