Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 NX250.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 90915YZZN1 |
| Engine air filter | 17801F0050 |
| Spark plug | 9091901289 |
| Front wiper blades | 85222F6010 alt 8521276020 |
| Thermostat | 1632647020 alt 1603125011 |
| Cabin air filter | 8713958010 alt 871390E040 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3704 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.7 / 67.3 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 26 / 33 / 28 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 38 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0008-26 | 2026-04-14 | Structure | Some 2024 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h North American Produced vehicles… |
| L-SB-0021-25 | 2026-03-10 | Engine | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now… |
| L-SB-0021-25 | 2026-02-27 | Engine | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-SB-0052-25 | 2025-11-21 | Engine | Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL… |
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NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 26 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.