2022 Lexus RX Problems
Compared with other Lexus RX years
More complaints than typical for this model
68/100 1.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.5× that of a typical Lexus RX year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 13 of its 29 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (10 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 31,600miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 31 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Lexus RX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2022 Lexus RX. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and brakes (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,600 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 36 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 11 Lexus RX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 68 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown10 34%
- Electrical system6 21%
- Brakes5 17%
- Fuel system5 17%
- Tires4 14%
- Engine3 10%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.9%
- Air bags1 3.5%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Lane departure (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “We were driving down the highway approx 60 mph on a clear day with very little traffic. All of a sudden I hear a loud explosion and then rattling in the roof. When I pulled off the road I saw that the sunroof was mostly gone. Luckily we were close to town and were able to seal the hole in my roof. If the sunroof had been opened I fear I may have wrecked the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11617264, filed 2024-09Electrical system: “HI, I purchased a brand new 2022 Lexus RX350 from Hendrick Lexus of Charleston SC. Since day one I had dangerous issues below: 1. The transmission shifts up and down so hard, I've almost gotten rear ended due to the car and not braking. This I was told by two separate Lexus dealers I'm feeling a hard transmission gap -whatever that means. To add fuel to this dangerous defect is my autistic son would need to be specially medicated to ride in the car b/c he panics and tries to jump out. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689819, filed 2025-09Brakes: “I am writing to formally express my serious concerns regarding the brake actuator on my Lexus vehicle, which remains unrepaired despite being under warranty. This issue poses a significant danger to both myself and the public, and I am seeking an urgent resolution. I have been a proud owner of my Lexus RX450H 2022, and the vehicle is currently under warranty. Recently, I visited the Lexus dealership in Roseville, California, where it was recommended that the brake actuator be repaired due to its faulty condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628066, filed 2024-11Fuel system: “My wife was driving the subject car She intended to come off the road to give a way to on coming car. She got in naghbour's drive way and intended move 10 feet. When she tried to put more gas to move the car was hyper accepting drove 50 feets away and hit naghbour's ion gate and stopped. When she back off it did again and hit street lamp. It did two more time. Ended up damaging 4 corners of the car and all the material that the car hit. I could not understand that she hit the 4 corner of the car. That is why I suspected engine problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748336, filed 2026-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 35,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Lexus RX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350L · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.7% risk |
| RX 350L · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.7% risk |
| RX 450H · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
| RX 450HL · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Lexus RX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 450h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 31 | 28 | 30 | $2,750 |
| RX 450h L AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 29 | 28 | 29 | $2,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus RX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 36 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029870Feb 2, 2026Electrical system. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
- 11028717Jan 23, 2026Electrical system. Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system…
- 11027560Dec 15, 2025Body and structure. 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…
- 11022963Aug 19, 2025Electrical system. Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for…
- 11020656Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11019329Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11018326Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11016780Feb 10, 2025Electrical system. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and…
- 11015494Feb 10, 2025Electrical system. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and…
- 11016775Feb 7, 2025Body and structure. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
Other model years of the Lexus RX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 1,000 | 3 | 4–5 | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 22 | 112 | 4 | 4–5 | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 60 | 3,000 | 4 | 4–5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 62 | 8,250 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 29 | 31,600 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 68 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 70 | 58,000 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 86 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 47 | 31,500 | 1 | 4–5 | 30 | 87 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 34 | 17,500 | 1 | — | 30 | 79 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 26 | 42,548 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 47 | 32,730 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 28 | 67,500 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 20 | 45,000 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Rising |
| 2014 | 12 | 92,545 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 19 | 105,606 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Rising |
| 2012 | 12 | 143,682 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 29 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 29 | 1 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 77 | 25,000 | 0 | — | — | 96 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 34 | 73,500 | 0 | — | — | 19 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 70 | 114,183 | 0 | — | 25 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 58 | 93,426 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 32 | 130,000 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 27 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 40 | 66,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 12 | 101,930 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 19 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2000 | 29 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 35 | 107,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Lexus RX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2022 Lexus RX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Lexus RX is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 2022 Lexus RX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Lexus RX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Lexus RX 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Lexus RX get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Lexus RX (RX 450h AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 30 mpg combined, 31 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Lexus RX reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,600 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.