2022 Lexus RX problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus RX, most often about electrical system. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Median mileage
31,600 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 6 of 29 complaints (21%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (5) and brakes (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 31,600 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries.
  • It ranks 7th of 22 Lexus RX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 59% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (70).

2022 Lexus RX problems by category

  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 2 crashes
    5 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Engine · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other9
Electrical system6
Tires4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Power train4
Service brakes3
Engine3
Back over prevention: warnings2

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k230k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Lexus RX complaints that list mileage.

2022 Lexus RX recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2022 Lexus RX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 21, 2026CA1 injuredOther / Unknown
    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. I immediately contacted my insurance company and drove directly to the Lexus dealership. I havent spoke to my claims adjuster yet nor the service advisor at Lexus. There were no prior warning signals or warning lamps. My vehicle is currently at the Lexus dealer in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED…
    NHTSA complaint #11765866 · source
  2. Filed Aug 11, 2026IAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    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
    NHTSA complaint #11756335 · source
  3. Filed Aug 7, 2026ALElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
    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. The most recent documented event occurred on July 27, 2026, while the vehicle was in Drive at approximately 50 mph with cruise/driver-assist indicators illuminated. The tachometer appeared near the 4,000 RPM range. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11755401 · source
  4. Filed Jul 5, 2026TXCrashEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    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. When she tried to put more gas to move the car was hyper accepting drove 50 feets away and hit naghbour's ion gate and stopped. When she back off it did again and hit street lamp. It did two more time. Ended up damaging 4 corners of the car and all the material that the car hit. I could not understand that she hit…
    NHTSA complaint #11748336 · source
  5. Filed Jan 29, 2026VAElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown
    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. Another incident occurred when the car was parked in my driveway. I turned on the engine and the instrument panel was blank. No numbers and no information on the instrument panel. As I drove down the street slowly the…
    NHTSA complaint #11714267 · source
  6. Filed Jan 16, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain
    The vehicle hesitates with apparent gear dragging and audible whining or grinding noises. The condition worsens when driving uphill and includes occasional sudden increases to high RPMs during normal acceleration. A slight burning odor is sometimes present after driving, along with lower-than-expected fuel economy in city and highway driving. The transmission exhibits harsh shifting, hesitation, and loss of smooth acceleration, negatively affecting drivability and raising…
    NHTSA complaint #11711476 · source
  7. Filed Dec 28, 2025GACrash1 injuredTowedAirbags
    Making a left turn at night going about 10 mph I was struck by a car with no lights. He hit the right front of my vehicle going about 55-60 mph. He hit my front strut and headlights and grill and radiator. My airbags did not deploy, the other vehicle’s airbag did. The police told me I should call Lexus and report the problem. The insurance company totaled my vehicle..
    NHTSA complaint #11707416 · source
  8. Filed Nov 18, 202535,000 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was more pronounced while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and the garage was filled with a gasoline odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced; however, the…
    NHTSA complaint #11700076 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology