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NHTSA crash test of the 2020 Lexus Nx300

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Lexus Nx300

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

0Recalls
20Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS NX300

The Lexus NX 300 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 and a smaller footprint than a three-row crossover, the NX 300 competes directly against the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The 2019 and 2020 model years represent a mature, well-established generation of this vehicle.

VERDICT

The 2020 Lexus Nx300 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 89 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 300 as a well-finished, composed compact luxury SUV that delivers a calm and comfortable driving experience. They tend to praise its interior material quality and refined cabin atmosphere, though some note that driving dynamics feel more relaxed than sporty. Overall, professional reviewers consider it a polished and competitive entry in the premium compact crossover segment.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.1%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14140

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18/20
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 2020 Lexus Nx300 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

1reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 5Fuel/Propulsion System 4Visibility/Wiper 3Vehicle Speed Control 3Unknown Or Other 3Power Train 2

Other Nx300 years

Rivals in SUV (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14140), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Nx300 2020. Class rank 24 of 107 in SUV 2020. Methodology · Disclosure