Lexus NX Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Lexus NX takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.5-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2024-2025 models take 4.5-5.6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 | 4.5-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20 |
| 2024-2025 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 | 4.5-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022-2023 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 | 4.8-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 | 4.6-5.2 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20 |
| 2015-2020 | 0W-20 | 4.6-5.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every NX year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Lexus NX take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Lexus NX takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.5-5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2024-2025 models take 4.5-5.6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Lexus NX take?
About 4.5-5.6 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 4.5-5.6 qt on 2024-2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Lexus NX?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-16/0W-20; 2024-2025: 0W-16/0W-20; 2022-2023: 0W-16/0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 12 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Lexus NX, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid (T24A-FTS), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Lexus NX, 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (A25A-FXS) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Lexus NX, 2.5L 4-cyl (A25A-FKS). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.