2022 Lexus NX 250
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Lexus NX 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 401 on record.
2022 Lexus NX 250 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 Lexus NX 250 recalls 2
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor V…
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.
Fix: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2022 Lexus NX 250 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2022 Lexus NX 250 safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2022 Lexus NX 250 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2022 Lexus NX 250 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2022 Lexus NX 250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 127
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 127.
OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
Bulletin L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Power Train · Apr 2026Some 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…
Bulletin L-SB-0009-26 · Power Train · Apr 2026Some 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),…
Bulletin L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Power Train · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026Some 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 pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “A” Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Pow…
Bulletin L-SB-0052-25 · Engine · Nov 2025The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Under Wire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time.…
Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Nov 2025Some 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 dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user e…
Bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Electrical System · Aug 2025Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when engaging the electronic parking brake.
Bulletin L-SB-0027-25 Rev1 · Service Brakes · Aug 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX 250 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus NX 250. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
Issue: On certain vehicles, a programming error could cause the parking brake system to malfunction. If this happens, a warning light will turn on and the message "Parking Brake Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer" will display. Also, you may not be able to apply the parking brake, and if the vehicle isn't in park, it could roll away. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that moves unexpec…
Transport Canada #2022493 · Sep 2022Structure
Issue: On certain vehicles, the body panels near the front shock absorber mounts may be missing welds. As a result, the shock absorber mounting areas could crack over time and break. If this happens, a shock absorber could separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Lexus…
Transport Canada #2022180 · Apr 2022Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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