KnownCarProblems2022 Lexus NX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus NX, most often about the other or unspecified (29% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about NX model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2022 Lexus NX problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 29%Electrical
7 complaints · 25%Brakes
5 complaints · 18%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings, warning.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Lexus NX recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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."
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
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 matt
Questions about the 2022 Lexus NX
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus NX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); electrical (7 complaints); brakes (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus NX have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 18, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Lexus NX?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about NX model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.