2023 Lexus NX 350 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
356 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
14
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems14 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2023 Lexus NX 350 AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Structure
2
Engine
1
Speed Control
1
Power Train
1
Air Bags
1
Locks & Latches
1

2023 Lexus NX 350 AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

StructureFiled: 03/04/2025ODI#11646293
The driver's side front wiper blade is not securely attached and lifts off the glass during the drying stage of automatic car washes. Once lifted, it stays in the upright position and must be manually…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 01/17/2024ODI#11565996
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus NX350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the Adaptive Cruise Control feature activated, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop while driving …
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/21/2023ODI#11545880
Vehicle is built so that water from hand-washing/rinsing gets under the hood and into a computer causing electrical issues and causing the car to not start. The dealership put a foam/rubber trim arou…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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