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2022 Lexus NX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 34 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.5 times the median NX year — the 2022 model ranks #3 of 12 NX years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Other leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (32% of the total).

34

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other NX years?

NX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted56 complaints2015: 31 complaints2016: 22 complaints2017: 18 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 42 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 34 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 56 complaints2025: 18 complaints2026: 3 complaints
NX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Lexus NX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1132%
Electrical System618%
Driver Assistance412%
Brakes412%
Visibility & Wipers26%
Body & Structure26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Latches & Locks13%
Seats13%
Speed Control13%

Does the 2022 Lexus NX have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V162000Driver AssistanceMarch 18, 2026 · 144,200 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

25V744000Driver AssistanceOctober 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I strongly…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 20, 2023 · crash

“My car was hit from the back by another vehicle. After the collision, I parked the vehicle and turned the ignition switch off, before getting out of the vehicle, the doors automatically get locked and the vehicle does not allowed to open the door even with the key card inside. I had to open the car…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 6, 2023 · crash

“A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I strongly…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 20, 2023 · crash

“ 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;…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 1, 2026

“Fuel door does not open. Mis-aligned door does not open. Car has been back to the dealer twice for this problem. Both times we were told the entire assembly was replaced and both times the door was still visibly mis-aligned. See photos attached”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 7, 2022

2022 Lexus NX — common questions

Is the 2022 Lexus NX reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 34 complaints put the 2022 model at #3 of 12 NX years. It is one of the NX years to avoid.

What are the most common 2022 NX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (11 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), driver assistance (4 complaints).

Does the 2022 Lexus NX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Lexus NX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Lexus NX under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Lexus NX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the NX years to avoid are 2024, 2019, 2022. The cleanest record among NX years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.