2022 Lexus RX problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints about the 2022 Lexus RX, or 8.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.20, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #20 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Lexus models its rate is 9% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is 43% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-03-22 and 2026-09-21. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 12.3 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 17.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 14 complaints, 81% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Unspecified or other (20.5% of complaints), followed by Electrical (17.9%) and Engine (10.3%). Unspecified or other complaints are 2.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 7 reports (17.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 30 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (33% of incidents). In the last 12 months 9 new complaints were filed, versus 12 in the 12 months before — down 25%.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (defect petition, opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.2
- vs. other Lexus models1.09
- vs. other 2022 models0.21
- vs. other Luxury SUVs0.57
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (14)0.19
- #20 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Problem areas: Airbags & seat belts · Electrical · Unspecified or other · Engine · Body & structure · Fuel system
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 6
- Fires reported: 2
- Injuries: 5
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 30 months
What owners report
While driving in the [XXX] on the [XXX] my sunroof exploded. the noise was so loud and startling that i injured my back as a result. I had glass all over myself and the passenger seat.
My wife was driving the subject car She intended to come off the road to give a way to on coming car. She got in naghbour's drive way and intended move 10 feet.
my rear windshield shattered - I was not driving - I was not using the rear defrost - I simply put car in reverse and when I looked back my glass was shattered. 08/09/2026
The vehicle has exhibited intermittent drivability and safety-related concerns after a prior collision repair. The concerns include delayed acceleration/engagement, abnormal jerking or stopping behavior, and elevated RPM behavior during real-world driving.
I purchased the 2022 Lexus RX 350 used a couple of months ago. While driving down the highway the instrument panel went blank. I was terrified. I continued to drive not knowing what speed I was driving. The instrument panel went panel came back minutes later.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Luxury SUVs
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 20 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| 2022 Lexus NX | 32 | 6.7 | 0.17 |
| 2022 Lexus RX | 39 | 8.1 | 0.2 |
| 2022 Audi Q5 | 46 | 9.6 | 0.24 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 64 | 13.4 | 0.33 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 70 | 14.6 | 0.36 |
| 2022 BMW X5 | 73 | 15.2 | 0.38 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | 83 | 17.3 | 0.43 |
| 2022 Acura MDX | 177 | 37.0 | 0.92 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
- 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 ele…