2022 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#5 most-complained of 16 RX years
The 2022 Lexus RX has a Complaint Index of 73, ranking 5th worst out of 16 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues lead complaints at 21%, with no recalls filed for this year.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 30 city / 28 hwy
Top 2022 Lexus RX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other10 (34%)
- Electrical System6 (21%)
- Brakes5 (17%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Fuel System5 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (10%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the Brake Hold system unexpectedly causing sudden vehicle movement while parked with a foot on the brake pedal.
- Some describe brake pads and rotors failing by 12,000 miles, with the pedal requiring excessive force and the vehicle shaking during braking.
- One owner reported the brake actuator remaining unrepaired under warranty, calling it a safety concern.
- Owners describe unintended acceleration incidents where the vehicle surged forward repeatedly while shifting from reverse to drive at low speed.
- Several report warning lights and safety system alerts (anti-lock brakes, pre-collision, blind spot monitor) popping up with no apparent cause on a new vehicle.
- One owner reported a sudden tire blowout on the freeway that shredded the sidewall and reduced braking ability.
2022 Lexus RX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 Lexus RX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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 RX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Lexus RX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 RX a Complaint Index of 73 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 16 model years of the RX. It has no recalls, but Electrical System complaints make up 21% of reported issues.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus RX?
- Electrical System complaints account for 21% of reports, followed by Brakes, Engine, and Fuel System issues at 17% each, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Transmission & Powertrain at 14% each, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Lexus RX, though nearby model years such as 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 do have recalls on record.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Lexus RX?
- The 2022 RX carries a Caution verdict relative to other RX model years, with a Complaint Index of 73. Years like 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016 score much lower and are rated Best, while 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 rank worse as Avoid years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Lexus RX?
- EPA data shows the 2022 Lexus RX gets 29.5 mpg combined (30 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.