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The 2022 Lexus NX is associated with 29 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 8 reports (28% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.5L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 39 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 84 MPGe (36 MPG on gasoline) with up to 37 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 Lexus NX belongs to the 2nd generation (AZ20) NX platform spanning model years 2022–2026.

Platform Architecture: 2nd Generation (AZ20) • Production Span: 2022–2026 • Platform Code: TNGA-K • Lifecycle Note: Initial Launch (2022–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 29 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (8 / 28%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–39 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Lexus NX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
NX 350h AWD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 41 MPG 37 MPG 39 MPG — $1,950 / yr
NX 450h Plus AWD Plug-in Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 93 MPGe (38 MPG) 75 MPGe (33 MPG) 84 MPGe (36 MPG) 37 mi EV (550 mi total) $2,100 / yr
NX 250 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
NX 250 AWD 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
NX 350 AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
NX 350 AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Lexus NX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
250 SUV FWD —
250 SUV AWD —
350 SUV AWD —
350h SUV AWD —
450h+ SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lexus NX models.
View complete 2022 Lexus NX crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Lexus NX?

Summary of 29 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
29
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 5 complaints (1 crash)
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 complaints (2 crashes)
Visibility & Wipers 2 complaints
Wheels & Hubs 2 complaints (1 crash)
CARRY HANDLE, SHELL, BASE,CHEST CLIP, BUCKLE, HARNESS,INSERT, PADDING 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Lexus NX problems & component breakdown (15 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Lexus NX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V162000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V744000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2022 Lexus NX recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Lexus NX

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Lexus NX

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Lexus NX have?

The 2022 Lexus NX is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Lexus NX?

NHTSA records list 29 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Lexus NX. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 8 filings (28% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 Lexus NX?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 Lexus NX in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Lexus NX get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Lexus NX range from 25 to 39 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.