Toyota 3ZR-FAE
Most often, drivers complain about extraneous noises and knocks at work.
Lexus NX engines
Lexus NX is a Japanese compact crossover vehicle manufactured by Lexus Division. Began to be manufactured in 2014. The base of the car is the modernized platform Toyota RAV4. The model is positioned primarily as an urban crossover for young active people. The car has several modifications – NX 200, NX 200t (turbo engine) and NX 300h (hybrid modification). The two-letter abbreviation in the name of the car stands for and translates as “agile crossover”.
The Lexus NX was offered with 6 engines since 2014 (6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 2.5 liters, power output from 148 to 280 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 2AR-FXE (about 300,000 km).
Lexus NX engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus NX 1 (AZ10) 2014–present | |||||||
| Toyota 3ZR-FAE | 2014–present | 2.0 L R4 | 148–158 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus NX 300h AZ10 2014–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2AR-FXE | 2014–present | 2.5 L R4 | 152–161 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus NX200t 1 (AZ10) 2014–present | |||||||
| Toyota 8AR-FTS | 2014–present | 2.0 L R4 | 231–245 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.9 L | ~200,000 km |
| Lexus NX250 2 (AZ20) 2021–present | |||||||
| Toyota A25A-FKS | 2021–present | 2.5 L R4 | 200–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus NX350 2 (AZ20) 2021–present | |||||||
| Toyota T24A-FTS | 2021–present | 2.4 L R4 | 270–280 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus NX350h 2 (AZ20) 2021–present | |||||||
| Toyota A25A-FXS | 2021–present | 2.5 L R4 | 174–189 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
Lexus NX engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Lexus NX?
Lexus NX 1 (AZ10) (2014–present): Toyota 3ZR-FAE; Lexus NX 300h AZ10 (2014–present): Toyota 2AR-FXE; Lexus NX200t 1 (AZ10) (2014–present): Toyota 8AR-FTS; Lexus NX250 2 (AZ20) (2021–present): Toyota A25A-FKS; Lexus NX350 2 (AZ20) (2021–present): Toyota T24A-FTS; Lexus NX350h 2 (AZ20) (2021–present): Toyota A25A-FXS.
Which Lexus NX engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Lexus NX engines are: Toyota 2AR-FXE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 3ZR-FAE — about 250,000 km; Toyota A25A-FKS — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Lexus NX engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 2AR-FXE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 3ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 8AR-FTS — 4.9 L (5W-30); Toyota A25A-FKS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota T24A-FTS — 5.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Lexus NX have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE, Toyota 8AR-FTS, Toyota A25A-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota T24A-FTS.
Was the Lexus NX available with a diesel engine?
No, all Lexus NX engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 2AR-FXE
The reliability of the engine is at a high level, it has almost no weak points.
Toyota 8AR-FTS
A number of owners complain about extraneous sounds when the engine is running during a cold start.
Toyota A25A-FKS
Most of the complaints on specialized forums are related to various knocks or noise under the hood.
Toyota A25A-FXS
Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.
Toyota T24A-FTS
Like all units with combined injection, it is demanding on fuel quality.
Models with the same engines
- Toyota RAV4 4 shared engines
- Lexus ES 3 shared engines
- Lexus RX 3 shared engines
- Toyota Avalon 3 shared engines
- Toyota Camry 3 shared engines
- Toyota Crown 3 shared engines
- Toyota Harrier 3 shared engines
- Toyota Highlander/Kluger 3 shared engines
- Lexus GS 1 shared engine
- Lexus IS 1 shared engine