2022 Lexus RX Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus RX.
Most-described problem: shaking, shuddering or vibration (5 complaints, 13%). Most-reported area: electrical system (8 complaints, 21%).
One of the best RX years by owner complaints
The 2022 drew 23 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical RX year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.
Years to avoid: 2010; best years: 2018, 2021, and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Includes the three-row RX 350L and the RX hybrids.
0 safety recalls for the 2022 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Lexus RX in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2022 Lexus RX.
What owners report
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 RX. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Lexus RX recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2010 RX drew the most (82) and the 2022 drew 23.
Owner complaints
2022: 39 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 192 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 104 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Safety recalls
2022: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
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Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
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Lexus RX 350L SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.7% |
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Lexus RX 350L SUV FWD Rollover risk 16.7% |
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Lexus RX 450h SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
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Lexus RX 450hL SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.7% |
2022 RX MPG
EPA rates the 2022 Lexus RX up to 23 mpg combined with a gas engine, and 30 mpg as a hybrid.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2022 RX problems?
In the 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Lexus RX, the problem described most is shaking, shuddering or vibration (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2022 Lexus RX safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2022 Lexus RX earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2022 Lexus RX?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2022 Lexus RX.
How do I check if my RX has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Lexus dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: RX, RX350.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.