Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) • 3.5L 6-Cyl hybrid and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations • 4th Generation (AL20) • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2022 Lexus RX has 38 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 7 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.5L 6-Cyl hybrid and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 30 MPG combined. The 2022 Lexus RX belongs to the 4th generation (AL20) RX platform spanning model years 2016–2022.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 450h AWD Hybrid | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| RX 450h L AWD Hybrid | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 29 MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| RX 350 | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| RX 350 L | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| RX 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| RX 350 L AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 SUV FWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 17.9% |
| 350L SUV FWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.7% |
| 350 SUV AWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.400000000000002% |
| 350L SUV AWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.7% |
| 450h SUV AWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.400000000000002% |
| 450hL SUV AWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.7% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lexus RX models.
Summary of 38 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 RX problems & component breakdown (22 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Lexus RX.
View all 2022 Lexus RX recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Lexus RX
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus RX.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 38 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Lexus RX. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 7 filings (18% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Lexus RX earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 6 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Lexus RX range from 21 to 30 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.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.