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2025 Lexus NX250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 NX250.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Lexus NX250 is a compact luxury crossover that pairs a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission with fuel efficiency ratings of 26 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined, positioning it as a practical choice within its segment for buyers prioritizing everyday drivability; reliability data for this model year shows 13 owner complaints logged to date with the most frequent issue area categorized as unknown or other, alongside five recall filings, suggesting this iteration continues the NX model's generally established track record for dependability within the Lexus lineup.

Model year2025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy26/33/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050
Spark plug9091901289
Front wiper blades85222F6010 alt 8521276020
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603125011
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3704 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus NX250 top in one area — the unknown or other, 2 of 13 reports (15%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
38
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Wheels2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 38 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0008-262026-04-14StructureSome 2024 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h North American Produced vehicles…
L-SB-0021-252026-03-10EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0021-252026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0052-252025-11-21EngineSome 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 NX250 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX250 get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.