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2022 Lexus NX

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
60 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA30
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA39 mpg
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The 2022 Lexus NX is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the NX 350h AWD, is EPA-rated at 39 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 30 complaints, most often about the service brakes.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
NX 450h Plus AWDPlug-in hybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 40 and 134 kW AC Induction383336 (57 MPGe blended)37 mi electric404.5 h$2,150
NX 350h AWDHybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 288V NiMH413739———$2,000
NX 250GasFWD2.5L 4-cyl263328———$2,250
NX 250 AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253228———$2,250
NX 350 AWDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo222925———$3,100
NX 350 AWDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo222825———$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44933, 44654, 44648, 44653, 44752, 44753.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

26LB02 / 26LA02
144,200 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
NHTSA campaign 26V162000reported Mar 18, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
!critical

Electrical System

23TB07/23LB01
43,442 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.RiskA short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.FixOwners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
NHTSA campaign 23V478000reported Jul 12, 2023Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22TA11 and 22LA04
83,725 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."RiskAn electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
NHTSA campaign 22V661000reported Sep 1, 2022Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Structure

22LA02
4,215 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.RiskA separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.
NHTSA campaign 22V238000reported Apr 13, 2022Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

22TA03, 22LA01
458,110 vehicles
ProblemToyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."RiskDriving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
NHTSA campaign 22V239000reported Apr 13, 2022Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
30complaints filed

8 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 8 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Unspecified9
Service Brakes6
Electrical System6
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Visibility/Wiper2
Wheels2

What owners describe

“I am happy to have anyone come look at my vehicle for inspection. My passenger headlight daytime running light LEDs have changed color and are failing in this sealed unit. I have spoken with a service technician at a body shop, and had my insurance company inspect my headlight as they all believe it is faulty. The dayt…”Aug 28, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“My car moved forward from the parking spot and hit a building while I was trying to stop”Mar 27, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blind spot cameras failed to properly operate. The contact stated that the Mobile App was used to activate the blind spot monitoring system while driving manually. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle wa…”Mar 18, 2026 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—
SUV AWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—
SUV AWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—
SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other NX model years

A

2026 Lexus NX

0 recalls · 5 complaints

D

2025 Lexus NX

6 recalls · 17 complaints

C

2024 Lexus NX

5 recalls · 45 complaints

C

2023 Lexus NX

4 recalls · 15 complaints

A

2021 Lexus NX

0 recalls · 17 complaints

A

2020 Lexus NX

0 recalls · 27 complaints

B

2019 Lexus NX

2 recalls · 44 complaints

A

2018 Lexus NX

1 recalls · 26 complaints

A

2017 Lexus NX

0 recalls · 30 complaints

A

2016 Lexus NX

1 recalls · 25 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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