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Lexus RX and NX theft: protect your hybrid SUV
LockCAR makes immobilisers in the UK. The Lexus NX was the eighth most stolen car in the country in 2025, and the RX is just as wanted. Here is how they are taken, and how a hidden immobiliser keeps a Lexus hybrid from driving away.
- Fitted from £249
- Hybrids supported
- No subscription
How often Lexus cars are stolen
The figures come from the DVLA.
DVLA figures for 2025 published by What Car? show 2,031 Lexus cars reported stolen, the tenth highest of any make, and the NX alone at 951, the eighth most stolen model in the UK. Toyota, which shares much of its technology with Lexus, was third among all makes with 4,518 cars, led by the RAV4 and the C-HR.
| Make or model | Cars stolen in 2025 | UK rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus NX | 951 | 8th model |
| All Lexus models | 2,031 | 10th make |
| Toyota RAV4 | 1,319 | 4th model |
| Toyota C-HR | 967 | 7th model |
Why the RX and NX are targeted
Four reasons thieves keep coming back to them.
- Value whole and in parts
- Recent RX and NX hybrids hold their value, and their parts are in demand.
- Smart key relay
- The signal of the smart key inside your house can be relayed to the car, which opens and starts.
- Shared Toyota technology
- Lexus shares platforms with Toyota, so the same methods used on a RAV4 or a Land Cruiser work on a Lexus too.
- CAN injection
- Some thieves connect to the wiring behind a headlight and send the car the messages a genuine key would send.
Fitted safely on a hybrid
The high-voltage system is never touched.
A Lexus hybrid has a high-voltage system for the drive motors and a normal 12 V system for everything else. LockCAR approved installers work only on the 12 V side and keep clear of the hybrid battery and inverter. The immobiliser blocks the car from getting ready to drive, in hybrid and petrol mode alike, until it gets its own TAG, ring, watch or PIN.
It suits the RX, NX, UX, ES and IS, hybrid or petrol. Check your exact car with the Vehicle CHECK.
Choose how you disarm it
Hands-free or PIN, paid for once.
| Immobiliser | How you disarm it | Hands-free | Kit | Fitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fob (TAG), IC3262 | Carry the small TAG fob | Yes | £139 | £249 |
| Smart ring | Wear the paired ring | Yes | £149 | Ask us |
| Smartwatch | Wear your smartwatch, no extra fob | Yes | £160 | Ask us |
| PIN code, CAN-IMMO | Enter your sequence on the steering wheel buttons | With optional TAG | £189 | £299 |
For GPS tracking and a camera as well, which also covers a car lifted onto a truck, choose a dashcam system with the immobiliser built in:
| System | What it includes | GPS tracker | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LockCar One | Dashcam + immobiliser | No | £450 |
| LockCar One Plus 4G | Dashcam + immobiliser + GPS tracker | Yes | £499 |
| LockCar Duo RH | Dual-camera dashcam + immobiliser | No | £550 |
| LockCar Duo RH Plus 4G | Dual-camera 4G dashcam + immobiliser + GPS tracker | Yes | £699 |
How fitting works
Check and book
Send your model, year and postcode on WhatsApp, or use the Vehicle CHECK.
Fitting where the car is
A LockCAR approved installer fits the immobiliser at your home, at work or at an installation centre.
Pair and drive
Your TAG, ring, watch or PIN is paired, and your smart key keeps working as before.
Questions from Lexus owners
Is the Lexus NX one of the most stolen cars in the UK?
Yes. DVLA figures for 2025 published by What Car? show 951 NX models reported stolen, the eighth highest of any car. 2,031 Lexus cars were stolen in total.
Is it safe to fit an immobiliser to a Lexus hybrid?
Yes. LockCAR approved installers work only on the normal 12 V system and keep clear of the high-voltage hybrid battery and inverter.
Will my Lexus smart key still work?
Yes. The smart key keeps working as before. The immobiliser adds a second check before the car can drive.
How much does it cost?
Kits start at £139. Fitted, the TAG version costs £249 and the PIN version £299. The One Plus 4G, with dashcam, immobiliser and GPS, costs £499 fitted.
Is LockCAR Thatcham approved?
Not yet. Our immobilisers are going through Thatcham Security Certification.
Written by the LockCAR engineering team. We design and build our immobilisers in the UK and fit them through our approved installers. Meet the engineers. Last updated October 2026.
Sources: What Car?, DVLA figures for 2025 obtained under Freedom of Information.
