Model year guide

2022 Lexus NX 350H

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Lexus NX 350H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 155 on record.

2022 Lexus NX 350H — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Lexus NX 350H at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints2
Combined39 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Lexus NX 350H recalls 2

Suspension:front:shock Absorber NHTSA Campaign #22V238000 · manufacturer #22LA02 · 13/04/2022

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.

Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #22V239000 · manufacturer #22TA03, 22LA01 · 13/04/2022

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As s…

Fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

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 350H common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2022 Lexus NX 350H safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2022 Lexus NX 350h SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2022 Lexus NX 350H MPG & running costs

Combined39 mpg
City41 mpg
Highway37 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,100
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Lexus NX 350H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,500
Fuel only$10,500
Per mile$0.14

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

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Pedestrian alert sounds Closed

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…

NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 128

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 128.

OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26

Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026

Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 350h and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a knocking from one or both rear brakes due to delamination of the rear disc brake pad material from the base plate. Improved parts have been made available. Please follow the Repair Procedu…

Bulletin L-SB-0007-26 · Service Brakes · Apr 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026

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 this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…

Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025

Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests’ ownership experience. Lexus is providing extended co…

Bulletin 23LE05 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

The 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 Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2022-2024 NX350h/ NX450h+, CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350h, CERTAIN 2024 RX450h+ VEHICLES

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

The 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 Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2022-2024 NX350h/ NX450h+ CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350h CERTAIN 2024 RX450h+

Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX 350H AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus NX 350H. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panorami…

Transport Canada #2025594 · Oct 2025

Structure

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 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2022 Lexus NX 350H vehicles on record

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2022 Lexus NX 350H — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Lexus NX 350H have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus NX 350H. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus NX 350H?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train.

What is the 2022 Lexus NX 350H safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2022 Lexus NX 350H crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2022 Lexus NX 350H get?

The 2022 Lexus NX 350H has a U.S. EPA estimate of 39 mpg combined (41 city / 37 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.