Lexus NX Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Hybrid and non-hybrid versions carry genuinely different weight, and the rear spring rate reflects that.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
It's a slow decline followed by a sudden failure with the Lexus NX's rear springs — a gradually lower ride height for months, then an abrupt break at the coil's end announced by a clunk. One rear corner sitting visibly lower than the other is the sign to watch for.
Lexus NX Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Petrol/non-hybrid, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the hybrid version below — confirm powertrain and side before ordering |
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| Hybrid | A genuinely different spring rate from the non-hybrid version, reflecting the different weight distribution of the hybrid drivetrain |
| F Sport, where fitted | A genuinely different, stiffer spring from standard trims |
It's worth doing the Lexus NX's rear springs as a pair rather than one at a time — mixing a new spring with an old, sagged one on the opposite side throws off ride height evenly and skews handling.
Lexus NX Rear Springs: What It Does
On the Lexus NX, weight support at the rear and absorbing a bump's first impact both fall to the coil spring, working in tandem with the shock absorber rather than substituting for it. A broken or sagged spring drops ride height, can affect headlight alignment, and in bad cases is enough to fail an MOT.
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Lexus NX Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
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The same part, covered across other Lexus models.