Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus NX450H+, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes2
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Registered new in Europe in 2022
5,276 new Lexus NX450H+ cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were France (949), Germany (862), Italy (800).
- Average mass
- 2,068 kg
- Average CO₂
- 26 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 139 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol/electric 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
900 Lexus NX450H+ cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | 900 | 4.6 | 1.0 | +345% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
291 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 64% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €80,879.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde14
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht8
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
- Band beschadigd3
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft2
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm1
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In Finland
136 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 58,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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.
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.
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 has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2022 Lexus NX450H+: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10238125 | TT: When setting up the Lexus Interface (21MM) user profile, if the QR code is not working please use the following recommendations |
| 10236187 | TSB: A head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year LX 600, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). This update provides improved performance and capability for the following: ?User profile configuration and display. ?Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Voice Assistant. ?Mobile device connectivity. ?On-screen display and system settings/configuration. ?Security enhancements. A head unit software update is now available for 2022 LX 600, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles; and 2023 ES 250, ES |
| 10235246 | Left-hand Side Outer Rear-view Mirror Vibration While driving |
| 10235245 | TSB: Some 2022 ? 2023 model year NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the left-hand side outer rear-view mirror vibrates during vehicle operation. The mirror vibration can be observed while driving at speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h) or above. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| 10234327 | 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 Circuit Malfunction The vehicle may also exhibit an inoperative onboard plug-in charger. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| 10234326 | TSB: Some 2022 ? 2023 model year Lexus vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is replaced. Techstream software has been modified to indicate when configuration software is required. A new Configure column has been added to the Techstream Health Check Results screen to show when configuration software is available for a specific ECU. Follow the Operation Procedure in this bulletin to complete the ECU Software Configure Process. |
| 10230380 | TSB: Some 2022 ? 2023 model year NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the left-hand side outer rear-view mirror vibrates during vehicle operation. The mirror vibration can be observed while driving at speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h) or above. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| 10230372 | TT: Select 2022-2023MY Lexus 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 and buzzer operation, and changing the shift position, operating the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal. The Lexus smartphone app Remote Park feature will not be available for 2022-2023 NX, 2023 RX, & 2023 RZ vehicles equipped with Advanced Park. To minimize guest dissatis |
| 10227897 | 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 unless prior to that you unlock or open the driver?s door or turn the ignition on. This update is available whether or not you currently have a subscription or decide to subscribe in the future. |
| 10224179 | TT: Some 2022-2023MY Lexus vehicles with the ?21MM (Multimedia) system may experience an error with the User Profile not loading when starting the vehicle and the vehicle reverting to the Guest Profile mode. |
| 10224121 | 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 |
| 10220237 | TT: Some 2022 model year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+ vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel off center when driving straight. |
| 10220231 | TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of TIS and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will require a Security Signature before the ECU will initialize the flash reprogramming sequence. This bulletin also details the process for acquiring a Sec |
| 10220229 | TSB: When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU security key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The Techstream Software Health Check Results screen has been enhanced to help identify if a replacement ECU requires an ECU security key. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to write the ECU security key to the replacement ECU. |
| 10220196 | 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 |
| 10220157 | TT: Some 2022MY NX or LX drivers may experience a PIN prompt while driving, this issue occurs as a result of the security token with the server expiring. If this token expires when the vehicle does not have adequate cell reception, then the pin prompt will repeatedly pop-up |
| 10220153 | TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center. |
| 10220143 | PDS: 2022 NX 250/350/350h/450h+ Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet |
| 10217795 | TT: Some 2022 model year NX250, NX350, NX350H, and NX450H+ vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel off center when driving straight. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10214348 | TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. |
| 10214345 | 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 to update the head unit. This timing will vary by location and may not display for every vehicle in one location at the same day/time |
| 10214336 | TT: Some 2022MY NX vehicles may experience an error with the User Profile not loading when starting the vehicle and the vehicle reverting to the Guest Profile mode. |
| 10214327 | TSB: A head unit software update is now available for some 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). This update provides improved performance and capability for the following: ?User profile configuration and display ?Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Voice Assistant ?Mobile device connectivity ?On-screen display and system settings/configuration ?Security enhancements |
| 10214318 | 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 and buzzer operation, and changing the shift position, operating the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal. The Lexus smartphone app Remote Park feature will not be available for 2022MY Lexus NX 350h, 450h+ vehicles equipped with Advanced Park. To minimize guest d |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation