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2020 Lexus NX300H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 NX300H.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2020 Lexus NX300H is a hybrid luxury SUV that pairs an automatic AV-S6 transmission with an EPA-estimated 33/30/31 mpg, delivering a refined balance of efficiency and utility. With only six owner complaints—centered on visibility/wiper issues—and zero recalls, this model year records the lowest complaint count in the NX hybrid’s 2015–2020 history, establishing it as the most reliable iteration of the nameplate to date.

Model year2021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy33/30/31 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 9672335028. 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.

Tail / brake / turnCLTSOEM · verified
Tire size225/65R17 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7; Optional: 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901259
Battery2880036133
Front wiper blades8521278011 alt 8522278012
Serpentine belt9091602721
Thermostat163250T030
Cabin air filter8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight4045 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined33 / 30 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE 75W · API · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.9
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · API · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse only TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant,
Engine Oil0W-20 · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity14.8 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)63.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug6.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750-850 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDENSO
Spark Plug TypeFK16HR-A8
Spark Plug Gap0.0276 to 0.0315 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing8 to 12° BTDC @ idle degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant Capacity0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND-11
Oil Capacity3.70-4.80 oz
RefrigerantR134a

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)304
Engine CompressionMinimum 800 kPa (8.2 kgf/cm2, 116 psi)
Engine Oil Pressure145

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0; Rear: 25.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 75.0, Rear 77.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.00197; Rear: 0.00591

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
163.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°63 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Cooler (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2020 NX300H represents the low point of the generation's complaint arc, recording just six complaints—down substantially from a peak of 26 in 2015 and continuing a steady downward trajectory that began in 2017. Unlike 2015, 2016, and 2019, which each carried one recall, the 2020 model year logged zero recalls, suggesting that earlier identified defects had been addressed through prior service actions. The persistent single NHTSA investigation across all model years (2015–2020) carries forward without escalation in 2020, though the data does not specify the investigation's current status or resolution. Technical Service Bulletins declined to 121, nearly half the volume seen in 2015 (213), indicating the platform matured without accumulating unresolved engineering issues. The top 2020 complaint areas—visibility/wiper and unknown/other—suggest minor, non-safety-critical concerns rather than systemic defects, and crash-related complaints remain at zero. The single fire complaint lacks sufficient context to establish cause, and notably it did not trigger a recall or investigation. Compared to the 2019 model year, which carried one recall and slightly more complaints, the 2020 NX300H offers a cleaner regulatory record and appears to benefit from the resolution of earlier-generation problems. This data suggests the 2020 model year is a comparatively solid choice within this generation, with the caveat that the ongoing investigation inherited from prior years should be independently verified for current status before purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
121
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Visibility/Wiper2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine1

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 121 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0057-22 Rev22026-02-02Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
L-SB-0004-262026-01-23Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev22025-08-19Electrical SystemSome customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-TT-0341-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 NX300H take?

4.6 qt of 0W-20 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 NX300H have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX300H get?

EPA figures are 33 city / 30 highway / 31 combined mpg.