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2022 Lexus ES350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

8/100

#13 most-complained of 14 ES350 years

The 2022 Lexus ES350 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 8 out of 100 — #13 highest of 14 ES350 model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22 city / 31.5 hwy

Top 2022 Lexus ES350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Electrical System1 (50%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
2022 Lexus ES350 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2022Nov 2022
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Nov 2022; peak Jul 2022 (3).

2022 Lexus ES350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Lexus ES350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
31.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other ES350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution625125.5
2021Best235025.5
2022No verdict82025.5
2023No verdict01025.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lexus ES350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Lexus ES350 ranks #13 of 14 among ES350 model years (Complaint Index 8/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus ES350?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints).
Does the 2022 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Lexus ES350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Lexus ES350?
EPA rates the 2022 Lexus ES350 at 25.5 MPG combined (22 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.