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2022 Lexus NX
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 25 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Lexus NX, most frequently naming the electrical, brakes and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 109 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 6 |
| Jun 2023 | 2 | 8 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 11 |
| Nov 2023 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 15 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 20 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 21 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 22 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 23 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | 25 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical626.1%
- Brakes417.4%
- Driver assistance417.4%
- Other / unspecified313.0%
- Body & structure28.7%
- Interior & seats28.7%
- Visibility28.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Pedestrian alert sounds
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 matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
My car moved forward from the parking spot and hit a building while I was trying to stop
- NHTSA ID
- 11727578
- Incident
- Mar 25, 2026
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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,748.
- NHTSA ID
- 11725347
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2026
- Mileage
- 47,748 mi
The sunroof exploded while I was driving on the highway, traveling at approximately 70 mph. There was frost on the car & I had the defroster up high when initially getting into the car. However, by the time I got on the highway, it was turned down to the 2nd level. Prior to this occurring, I did not hear any noise or anything that would cause me to think there was something wrong with the sunroof. The explosion caused me to duck down immediately, but there were no other vehicles around me. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired. I filed a claim with my Insurance company & had the repairs completed at a local body shop. However, I do believe they took the vehicle to Lexus to be repaired.
- NHTSA ID
- 11699244
- Incident
- Nov 6, 2025
electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park,"
- NHTSA ID
- 11690689
- Incident
- Jan 10, 2025
The transmission (Torque Converter) is shuddering at a certain RPM range when it is in 3rd gear (in between 1000-2000 RPM) in my case. (Roughly 15-25 mph) This could lead to an uneven acceleration and cause an accident. Especially in a bad traction situation ex)snow, rain, uneven surface and etc. Also, it could cause and accident due to unable to accelerate in time. The vehicle was inspected and dealership were saying it was the tire and balancing issue, but not fixed. There is no warning light associated with.
- NHTSA ID
- 11688831
- Incident
- Aug 25, 2025
Thankyou
- NHTSA ID
- 11646770
- Incident
- Mar 6, 2025
[XXX] I was Braking while pulling into my Carport almost at the Rear curb, when Suddenly and without Any Warning, my 2022 NX 450h Accelerated Rapidly and sent Me up a short Hill and Crashed into a Large Tree While I still had my foot on the Brake. Then it kept Accelerating and the Front tires Dug a 4in Deep Hole while they were Spinning still with My foot on the brake! I was able to get the car into Reverse and backed it down the hill and turned it off. It wasn't Drivable due to the Extensive Front Damage, so I had it Towed it to my Local Roseville CA Lexus Dealership service and they Told Me to "Get The [XXX] out of Here". Then I had it Towed to a Repair Shop recommended by Lexus. Contacted Lexus to have an Investigation Started and it Took Almost 1 Month to Have an Investigator come out to Look at and had it Towed to Roseville Lexus To obtain the Crash Data from the Black Box. Lexus "Reviewed the Data and Found there was an Unexplained Sudden Acceleration 20 seconds before the Car jumped the curb and Crashed into the Tree." They Did Nothing. I Had My Farmer's Insurance Pay over $19,000 to Have My Car Fixed- it Took 4 mos due to Backordered Parts. Needless to Say, My Car Insurance has Skyrocketed as this is Labeled "At Fault". I Noted the Same Scenario on a NHTSA Complaint #11527971 dated 6/20/23. 2nd Complaint is for the Electrical System and a Complete Lockout on [XXX]. Went to Unlock my car and it wouldn't Unlock. Tried Multiple times, then popped off Key Cover on Handle and used the Valet key to unlock the Door. Once inside, The Car I left the Door open and when I pressed Power, it Wouldn't Start, Nor Shift, but the Steering wheel Would Turn Still. Had to have the Car Towed to Lexus. They Found that the 12v Battery had been Drained and They Claim it was "due to the Security System malfunctioning". I am due to pickup the Car after a Supposed "Fix" but They Refused to Replace the Battery at My Request. I am Very Concerned with These Issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F
- NHTSA ID
- 11643545
- Incident
- Nov 6, 2023
The passenger door suddenly did not close. It was open when driving.
- NHTSA ID
- 11591437
- Incident
- May 30, 2024
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
POWER TRAIN
OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
POWER TRAIN
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the following condition at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: • A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the Multi-information Display (MID), as shown below. This condition is more likely to occur when the outside temperatures are near freezing. The Shift Actuator ECU logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of these conditions.
ENGINE
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
POWER TRAIN
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both of the following conditions at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: •A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the Multi-information Display (MID), as shown below. •Battery voltage drops below 10V. These conditions are more likely to occur when the outside temperatures are near freezing. The Shift Actuator ECU logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of these conditions.
ENGINE
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.