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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Lexus NX 350

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Lexus NX 350

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

0Recalls
36Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS NX 350

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.

VERDICT

The 2024 Lexus NX 350 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong 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 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

OverallNot rated
Frontal
Side
RolloverNot rated
Rollover risk 0%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19418

Index breakdown

Crash protection63/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14.5/20
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 2024 Lexus NX 350 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

5reported crash
2reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 14Unknown Or Other 10Structure 4Power Train 3Service Brakes 3Forward Collision Avoidance 3

Other NX 350 years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19418), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Nx 350 2024. Class rank 58 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure