2022 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus NX. That ranks 3rd out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 28owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Lexus NX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 7% | 47,748 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Lexus NX recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: Toyota 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Back over prevention:display function
Problem: Toyota 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."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
my vehicle was boought back under the California lemon lawyer today. It had repeated electrical failures in which the 12 V battery would fail. Lexus was never able to find out why but one occasion I could not exit the vehicle through the driver front door because the electrical and the backup…
2022 Lexus NX 350h, VIN [redacted]. On multiple documented occasions since 2022, while backing up, the vehicle's rear camera/backup system has detected an object that was not present and automatically applied the emergency brake, causing a sudden hard stop with no actual obstruction â at least 7…
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…
My car moved forward from the parking spot and hit a building while I was trying to stop
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…
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 NX | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 NX | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Lexus NX?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.