Lexus NX steering problems
16 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
241 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
39,440 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 50 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
16 of 241 complaints match this topic (6.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11690136 · 2025-09-27 (September 27, 2025)
NHTSA has issued service bulletins regarding Lexus servo motor issues, primarily affecting the HVAC system, because these motors can have internal electrical malfunctions. This malfunction can cause symptoms like uneven or inconsistent air temperature from the vents, lack of airflow from selected vents, improper mode control, and the storage of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to the damper control servos. This is an issue because it affects Safety and Convenience due to the following: While these issues primarily affect comfort and conv…
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Owner report 11421348 · 2021-06-17 (June 17, 2021)
I had the Lexus nx200 year 2017 only for a little over a month and got into a accident. On June 16 I got into a car accident. My car was considered total lost with head on collision front damage with another vehicle and my air bags never deployed. The opposite vehicle air bags deployed. My safety was put at risk for this matter. My had hit the steering wheel and I was treated in the hospital with a head injury and swelling to the face. Right arm was also injured. The vehicle is being expect as total lost from the insurance company. I never had …
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Owner report 11489350 · 2022-10-14 (October 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated that his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. During the failure, the message “power steering malfunction, steering power low visit your dealer” had displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the power steering assembly ECU and the steering column, and the vehicle was fixed. The…
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Owner report 11494327 · 2022-11-20 (November 20, 2022)
I stepped out of my car in our condo complex after parking. and turned off the engine only after i stepped out completely. vehicle starts rolling. I opened the door so wide, in panicked jumped back with right leg pressing on the break/ turning engine , shift gear to park, as i have no control over the door. As i am trying to hold on the steering wheel and doing all the actions mentioned above , the door swung hard with my leg on it while the car is in rolling motion. It did stop , almost hitting the parked pickup car. damaged the doo…
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Owner report 11543947 · 2023-09-11 (September 11, 2023)
1. Steering wheel is malfunctioned. Car is available for inspection upon request. 2. Since steering wheel is hard to maneuver, It can put other at risk if unable handle the wheel strongly to do the proper turns. 3. Vehicle has been inspected by the dealership as recommended by private shops, however the issue has not been confirmed or addressed by the dealership. 4. There is no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms indication that there was a problem. Problem appears first time on March 2022 when was reported to the dealership. As o…
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