2022 Lexus NX 450H
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Lexus NX 450H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2022 Lexus NX 450H at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 Lexus NX 450H recalls 3
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyot…
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.
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 450H 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 450H 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
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 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 135
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 135.
OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26
Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026Some 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 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 2025Although 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 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 Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…
Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025TECHNICAL 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 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 Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…
Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025TECHNICAL 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 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX 450H+ AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Lexus NX 450H. 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 2025Electrical
Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the DC-DC converter located under the rear seat could fail. If this happens, the DC-DC converter and nearby parts could overheat. Safety Risk: A DC-DC converter that overheats can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the DC-DC con…
Transport Canada #2023382 · Jul 2023Brakes
Issue: Under certain conditions, the vehicle stability control (VSC) system may not switch on when the ignition is restarted. This can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC, depresses the brake pedal, and then turns off and restarts the vehicle while continuously depressing the brake pedal. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to be active each ti…
Transport Canada #2022179 · Apr 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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