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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Lexus Nx300h

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

0Recalls
6Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS NX300H

The Lexus NX 300h is a compact luxury hybrid SUV aimed at buyers who want premium refinement, fuel efficiency, and peace of mind in a single package. Slotting into the increasingly competitive entry-luxury crossover segment, it targets environmentally conscious professionals and small families who prioritize a polished driving experience without sacrificing practicality or safety credentials.

VERDICT

The 2020 Lexus Nx300h earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 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 300h as a refined, composed compact luxury crossover that delivers a calm, upscale cabin experience and smooth hybrid powertrain behavior. Most acknowledge it trails some rivals in cargo space and outright performance, but praise its build quality, intuitive controls, and overall sense of solidity as consistent strengths in the segment.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14141

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record19/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Lexus Nx300h at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsVisibility/Wiper 2Unknown Or Other 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1Engine 1

Other Nx300h years

Rivals in SUV (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14141), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Nx300h 2020. Class rank 16 of 107 in SUV 2020. Methodology · Disclosure