2024 Lexus Nx

The driver's side door on my 2024 Lexus NX 350h has completely seized and will not open from either the inside or the outside. The vehicle is equipped with the electronic e-Latch system. Even the emergency mechanical override fails to release the latch. This is a severe, life-threatening safety hazard. In the event of an accident, fire or emergency, I would be trapped inside the vehicle with no way to exit from the driver's seat. An authorized dealership (Lexus of Tustin) has kept the vehicle for over two weeks without resolving the issue. They failed to diagnose the electronic latch failure properly and instead presented a retail estimate of $781.88 just to "attempt" a repair, while officially advising in writing to take this 2024 vehicle to a third-party bodyshop because their technicians cannot properly access the component. The manufacturer and the dealership are refusing to treat a critical structural latch failure as a safety defect, leaving a 2024 vehicle grounded and completely unsafe to operate. This is a known, recurring problem across the e-Latch platform that heavily impacts vehicle safety.

DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE - LOCKOUT AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD. In late xxx, during a single sub-zero weather event in the [XXX] area, the door lock system on this 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ failed on two separate occasions within the same week. On both occasions the vehicle could not be unlocked or entered by any means available to the owner (smart key fob, digital key, remote unlock) and we were locked out in sub-zero temperatures. Lexus Roadside Assistance was dispatched both times and each time took more than three hours to reach us, for more than six hours total stranded outdoors in sub-zero conditions. When the Roadside Assistance technician gained access, he confirmed the defect also prevents the doors from being unlocked from the INSIDE. Had occupants been in the vehicle when the failure occurred, they would have been trapped with no means of egress (fire, submersion, post-collision, medical emergency, hypothermia/heat stroke risk). The vehicle was stationary and no crash, fire or injury occurred. Prior to the lockouts, the remote start and digital key had stopped working. The lock failure was reported to the Lexus Brand Engagement Center on XXX and the vehicle was serviced at the selling Lexus dealer on XXX, where remote start/digital key failure and a defective battery were logged; the lock defect was not resolved. The vehicle was returned to the dealer on XXX and the dealer provided a repair estimate rather than performing the repair under warranty. The vehicle is under three years old and under 22,000 miles, within the 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. A written demand for a no-cost repair has been sent to Lexus. The vehicle and Roadside Assistance dispatch records are available for inspection on request. This failure appears related to the vehicle's electrical/body-control system and may affect other 2024 NX vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

After sitting all night -- Started the car which started normally. But the instrument gauge cluster remained totally black except for the warning symbols in test cycle. The infotainment screen started properly. But the gauge cluster remained black. No speedometer, gas gauge, tire pressure etc. Just black. Tried multiple times, turned on and off, killed the electronics by holding the volume button, got out and opened the hood then opened the fuse box and found nothing wrong (pressed and wiggled the fuses) no loose fuses. opened the door and got back in. Car and all gauges started but the center gauge cluster took longer than normal to boot. That was in mid June 2026 2 months ago and has not reoccurred. In searching for solution discovered that the opening and closing and reentering the car is a workaround (sometimes) so I think it was the fix.

On 2026-07-05, my car started except the digital instrument panel was blank/black. This meant the digital gas and battery gauges weren't visible, in addition to the speedometer, etc. I tried restarting the car to see if it was a fluke but it did not come back. On 2026-07-06, the car worked fine / as expected, but after a google search, it seems like this happens to other owners as well in the past with no clear reason why. Wanted to report in case it becomes a larger thing.

3 unresolved safety defects on 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid leased May 2023: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY: Rear seat occupant sensor produced continuous false alerts since weeks after lease began, preventing vehicle from locking. High-voltage components including on-board charger located beneath/near the rear seat area per dealer representation at time of sale. Service manager acknowledged liability in writing July 2023. Lexus TSB L-SB-0035-24 addressing battery monitor module failure (DTC P162B87) never applied. Recall 25LD01 covering high-voltage floor wire corrosion unverified for this vehicle. Not charged since approximately April 2025 — over one year — due to fear of battery malfunction, fire, or explosion. Operating exclusively on combustion engine, eliminating primary plug-in feature. Reported in writing for 2 years 8 months. Never repaired. GM confirmed in writing February 2026 defect never submitted to manufacturer. DRIVETRAIN/TIRES: Severe premature tire wear from approximately 2,252 miles. At 7,800 miles dealer declared vehicle unsafe for freeway driving. Owner used alternative transportation for court appearance due to safety warning. Dealer's own alignment printout January 2026 shows multiple out-of-specification values. All 4 tires replaced after 72 consecutive days dealer possession, classified as goodwill, never submitted as warranty claim per GM written admission February 2026. HVAC/BIOHAZARD: Persistent mold/mildew odor from HVAC since early in lease. Service advisor initially attributed cabin odor to rat feces in engine bay entering cabin through air circulation — admitting biohazard exposure to occupants. Rodent nesting caused by manufacturer's soy-based wiring insulation. Rat feces constitute hantavirus and salmonella risk. Same defect across three consecutive vehicles from same dealer. Engine bay sanitized and evaporator cleaned during 72 days, classified as goodwill only, never submitted to manufacturer. Documentation available for inspection.

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument cluster went blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but no fault was found. The failure was self-corrected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Vehicle: 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid) Odometer at latest event: ~14,600 miles Dealer: Motor City Lexus of Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) Lexus Corporate Case #: 250823001008 Complaint Description: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power without warning on two separate occasions, causing the instrument cluster to go dark and an immediate loss of power steering and brake assist. I had to coast to a stop—this is a serious crash risk. Timeline of events: • 08/20/2025 – In-motion total electrical blackout with loss of steering/brake assist at approximately [speed] mph. • 08/21/2025 – Dealer replaced the 12-volt battery. • 08/23/2025 – Repeat in-motion blackout with my children in the vehicle; dash went dark, loss of steering/brake assist, coasted to a stop. • After 08/23/2025 (at dealer) – During diagnostic testing, a dealer technician reproduced the same failure (total electrical power loss while moving, dash dark, loss of steering/brake assist). This confirms a repeatable safety defect. • There have also been three additional immobilizations that required Lexus Roadside Assistance on other dates. Current status: Vehicle remains at the dealer for the second repair attempt. I am within the 18-month window from delivery (Mar/Apr 2024). Safety concern / suspected area: Sudden total electrical loss while driving with loss of steering/brake assist. Please investigate potential defects in the 12-V/DC-DC charging system, hybrid/electrical system (inverter/DC-DC/grounding), main fusible link, or related wiring/connectors/grounds that could cause complete power loss while the vehicle is in motion.

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blind spot warning light inadvertently illuminated without another vehicle nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.