2022 Lexus NX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Lexus NX has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: a very serious issue with inadequate side mirror visibility: the brand new 2022 lexus nx driver side mirror does not have a range of adjustment to safely accommodate shorter drivers. the primary driver of the vehicle is 5 feet 3 inches tall and when seat adjustments have been made, the driver sid.

12 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

11 complaints

32%

• A very serious issue with inadequate side mirror visibility: The brand new 2022 Lexus NX driver side mirror does not have a range of adjustment to safely accommodate shorter drivers. The primary driver of the vehicle is 5 feet 3 inches tall and when seat adjustments have been made, the driver sid
• Problems with the infotainment system. 8 out of 10 times won’t connect to phone or CarPlay. Need to turn off screen & turn back on a couple times. Sometimes turn car off & on.
• A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I str

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“A very serious issue with inadequate side mirror visibility: The brand new 2022 Lexus NX driver side mirror does not have a range of adjustment to safely accommodate shorter drivers. The primary driver of the vehicle is 5 feet 3 inches tall and when seat adjustments have been made, the driver sid”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

18%

• On two occasions the car has locked us out. The auxiliary battery fails which does not allow the electric door locks to operate. It’s necessary to follow a manual procedure to unlock the driver door so the hood can be opened and the auxiliary battery can be charged and the car jump started. We purch
• My car was hit from the back by another vehicle. After the collision, I parked the vehicle and turned the ignition switch off, before getting out of the vehicle, the doors automatically get locked and the vehicle does not allowed to open the door even with the key card inside. I had to open the ca
• The electrical system failed. It operates just about all the systems including items that are normally operated manually. My wife entered the car and pressed the start button and the car would not start. The car locked my wife inside with no manual method for opening the door. Fortunately, I was hom

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“On two occasions the car has locked us out. The auxiliary battery fails which does not allow the electric door locks to operate. It’s necessary to follow a manual procedure to unlock the driver door so the hood can be opened and the auxiliary battery can be charged and the car jump started. We purch”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

12%

• A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I str
• [XXX] I was Braking while pulling into my Carport almost at the Rear curb, when Suddenly and without Any Warning, my 2022 NX 450h Accelerated Rapidly and sent Me up a short Hill and Crashed into a Large Tree While I still had my foot on the Brake. Then it kept Accelerating and the Front tires Dug a
• electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park,"

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I str”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

4 complaints

12%

• electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park,"
• The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blind spot cameras failed to properly operate. The contact stated that the Mobile App was used to activate the blind spot monitoring system while driving manually. The dealer was notified of the failure; how
• My car moved forward from the parking spot and hit a building while I was trying to stop

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park,"”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

• I have a 2022 Lexus NX. The driver's side mirror shakes excessively and consistently. It is a serious safety concern because at night there is blurry lights reflecting and makes seeing cars difficult. It is also a safety concern because during the day you cannot see the distance cars or objects are
• Driver side mirror vibrates excessively and prevent intended use as a mirror. The wobbling and vibrating mirror causes nausea when using and does not allow a suitable view.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I have a 2022 Lexus NX. The driver's side mirror shakes excessively and consistently. It is a serious safety concern because at night there is blurry lights reflecting and makes seeing cars difficult. It is also a safety concern because during the day you cannot see the distance cars or objects are ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: A very serious issue with inadequate side mirror visibility: The brand new 2022 Lexus NX driver side mirror does not have a range of adjustment to safely accommodate shorter drivers. The primary driver of the vehicle is 5 feet 3 inches tall and when seat adjustments have been made, the driver sid
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: On two occasions the car has locked us out. The auxiliary battery fails which does not allow the electric door locks to operate. It’s necessary to follow a manual procedure to unlock the driver door so the hood can be opened and the auxiliary battery can be charged and the car jump started. We purch
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal. She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4. See photos. No one pull into the driveway with their foot on the gas pedal. I str
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park,"
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)