Above Average Reliability

2025 Lexus NX Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

AZ20 ยท 2.5L A25A-FKS I4 (203hp) / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid (239hp) / 2.5L PHEV (302hp) ยท $46,000 - $60,000

Known Issues โ€” 2025 Lexus NX

MINOR

2.5L A25A-FXS hybrid system fault codes on early production

MINOR

Infotainment software bugs on initial AZ20 rollout

MINOR

PHEV battery range less than advertised in cold weather

MINOR

Pre-collision system sensitivity โ€” occasional false alerts

MINOR

Limited long-term reliability data vs. AZ10 generation

MINOR

Interior panel fit issues on some units

What to Inspect

  • Hybrid battery SoH โ€” request Techstream readout
  • PHEV charging system on plug-in variant
  • Infotainment software version โ€” check for pending updates
  • All ADAS system function
  • Interior panel gaps and fit quality
  • Scan for any stored fault codes

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$180
Transmission fluid serviceevery 60,000-100,000 miles$200-$350
Spark plugs (iridium)every 60,000-120,000 miles$200-$320
Brake fluid flushevery 3 years$100-$160
Air filterevery 30,000 miles$40-$80
Coolant flushevery 100,000 miles$150-$250
Hybrid transaxle fluidevery 100,000 miles$200-$350

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