2022 Lexus NX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Lexus NX holds 16 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 NX years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software and Display.

2022 Lexus NX 350 — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 16), then Visibility and wipers (2) and Wheels (2). The most filings arrived in 2023 (8 of 16). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 NX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Lexus NX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-03-18 · NHTSA campaign 26V162000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall back-over prevention, display 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000

Summary 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."

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.

Complaints by component (16 total)

Electrical system

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Seats

Service brakes

Structure

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I allowed a software update to my vehicle about six weeks ago. Now, about 10 minutes after starting the car, a screen comes up, completely covering all vehicle information. The screen does not close except with repeated…"
Unknown or other · filed 2024-04-09
"Safety recall was issue in July 2023. NHTSA Recall Number 23V478, Manufacturer Recall Number 23LB01. As of today March 2024, there still no remedy for the recall. I'm not able to use the car because of this safety…"
Electrical system · filed 2024-03-14
"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…"
Structure · filed 2024-03-12
"Hello, I'm currently in Ontario, Canada, and I've been experiencing an issue with my car. Specifically, the driver's door refuses to open when the temperature drops below freezing. This problem is consistently…"
Unknown or other · filed 2023-11-28
"The electrical system failed. It operates just about all the systems including items that are normally operated manually. My wife entered the car and pressed the start button and the car would not start. The car locked…"
Electrical system · filed 2023-11-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Lexus NX 250 SUV AWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2022 Lexus NX 250 SUV FWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2022 Lexus NX 350 SUV AWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2022 Lexus NX 350h SUV AWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2022 Lexus NX 450h+ SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
NX 250	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	26	33	28 MPG	$2300
NX 250 all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	25	32	28 MPG	$2300
NX 350 all-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$3200
NX 350 all-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	28	25 MPG	$3200
NX 350h all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S6)	All-wheel drive	41	37	39 MPG	$2050
NX 450h Plus all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S6)	All-wheel drive	38	33	36 MPG / 550 mi range	$2200

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2022–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (NX 350); 0W-16 (NX 250) , 5.6 qt capacity

Tire size 235/60R18, 235/50R20

Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 26V-162 covers certain 2022-2025 NX 350 and NX 250 vehicles, along with 2023-2026 Lexus RX 350 and 2024-2026 Lexus TX 350 vehicles, where the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, a noncompliance with FMVSS 111 "Rear Visibility"; dealers update the camera software or replace the camera as necessary. Recall 24V-482 covers certain 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles (and certain 2024 RX models) whose front head restraints may be removed without pressing the lock release button; dealers replace the driver and front passenger head restraint assemblies. Recall 24V-911 covers certain 2025 NX vehicles (with 2024 RAV4) where bolts securing the front brake caliper and wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can damage a brake hose or allow wheel detachment; dealers inspect and tighten those bolts and replace damaged parts as needed. Recall 25V-059 covers certain 2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350 Hybrid vehicles, along with 2024-2025 Lexus RX 350, RX 350 Hybrid and RX 500 Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles, for possible damage to the second-row center seat belt webbing; dealers inspect the webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lexus NX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Lexus NX?

Is the 2022 Lexus NX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 NX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Lexus NX been recalled?

The 2022 Lexus NX has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Lexus NX?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2022 Lexus NX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Lexus NX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus NX is 30.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Lexus NX?

1st generation (2015-2021).

What oil does a Lexus NX take?

1st-gen turbo models use 0W-20 (~5.2 qt); 2nd-gen NX 350 uses 0W-20 (~5.6 qt) while NX 250 uses 0W-16 (~4.8 qt). Confirm your engine in the owner’s manual.

What does recall 26V-162 cover on the NX?

Certain 2022-2025 NX 350 and NX 250 vehicles (with related Lexus RX and TX models) where the rearview camera image may not display—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.