LEXUS NX450H+ · model year

2022 LEXUS NX450H+

3 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2022LEXUSNX450H+ carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2022 NX450H+ is service brakes with 2 filings, followed by steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2022 NX450H+. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES2
STEERING1

Recalls (3)

22V23800013/04/2022

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

22V23900013/04/2022

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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

23V47800012/07/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

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 ele

Recent Complaints

20220608SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX450H+. The contact stated while in reverse and exiting her driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated in red. Additionally, she had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the sudden braking failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Mileage: 1,000

20220417SERVICE BRAKES

The Vehicle Has an alignment issue that was identified at 12 miles Odometer Reading for the this brand new car. Steering is off-center to the left and the car still drifts to the left on even roads after 3 attempts to fix the problem. When the Break Hold feature is on, the vehicle locks the breaks while it is in motion about 25-35 mph. Also, the VSC off light comes and goes on its own along with the traction control off warning message.

20220417STEERING

The Vehicle Has an alignment issue that was identified at 12 miles Odometer Reading for the this brand new car. Steering is off-center to the left and the car still drifts to the left on even roads after 3 attempts to fix the problem. When the Break Hold feature is on, the vehicle locks the breaks while it is in motion about 25-35 mph. Also, the VSC off light comes and goes on its own along with the traction control off warning message.

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NHTSA Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ have?
The 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+?
Yes, the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:BODY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+?
The most-complained component for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.