2022 LEXUS NX450H+ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
The 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 15 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
NHTSA has recorded 15 recalls for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+, potentially affecting up to 4,641,402 vehicles.
Recall 23V478000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
| 43,442 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed...
View full details →Recall 22V238000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 4,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this...
View full details →Recall 22V238000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 4,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this...
View full details →Recall 22V238000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 4,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this...
View full details →Recall 22V238000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 4,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 22V239000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 458,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver...
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0022-23 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2022 model year NX 450h+ vehicles equipped with a 6.6 kW electric vehicle charger sub-assembly may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?P0D2A19 ? Hybrid/EV Battery Charger Input Current Sensor Circuit Current Above Threshold ?P1C1B00 ? PFC Boosting...
L-SB-0022-23 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TSB: Some 2022 model year NX 450h+ vehicles equipped with a 6.6 kW electric vehicle charger sub-assembly may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?P0D2A19 ? Hybrid/EV Battery Charger Input Current Sensor Circuit Current Above Threshold ?P1C1B00 ? PFC Boosting...
22LD04_Dealer Pa — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DP: The Car Finder app, which is included with a Lexus app subscription, operates the headlights to help locate the vehicle in a parking lot. Updated software is available to improve system operation. When the headlamp switch is off, the new software keeps the headlamps on for about 60 seconds...
L-TT-0318-22 Rev — STEERING
TT: Some 2022 model year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+ vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel off center when driving straight.
L-TT-0318-22 — STEERING
TT: Some 2022 model year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+ vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel off center when driving straight.
LSB001822 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2022 model year NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a short humming/buzzing noise upon startup (Ready ON) with the compressor on. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
LSB001822 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2022 model year NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a short humming/buzzing noise upon startup (Ready ON) with the compressor on. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
LTT031522 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Some 2022MY Lexus drivers may experience the inability to perform Service Bulletin Titled ?Head Unit Software Update (Panasonic)? on their vehicle due to gradual roll out of this customer facing update. This phased roll out means that as time progresses, more vehicles will receive the update notification and ability...
LTT031422 — VISIBILITY
TT: Select 2022 Lexus NX350h and NX450h+ vehicles are equipped with Advanced Park. The Advanced Park system assists in safely and smoothly parking in a target parking space by displaying the blind spots around the vehicle and the parking spot through a bird?s eye view, delivering operation guidance through displays...
L-TT-0312-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some customers may encounter wireless connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to connect or start using the wireless CarPlay ?Intermittent wireless connection failed error message when driving or first turning on the vehicle These conditions can be caused by changes on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 LEXUS NX450H+
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2022 LEXUS NX450H+ (current)
- 2023 LEXUS NX450H+ — 0 complaints
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