YearToAvoid

2022 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2022 Lexus RX350 has a Good verdict, ranked 12th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 39 and only 10 complaints logged. No recalls have been issued for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
39/100
#12 of 19 RX350 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
10
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2022 Lexus RX350 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other3 (30%)
  2. Electrical System2 (20%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers2 (20%)
  4. Airbags1 (10%)
  5. Engine1 (10%)
  6. Fuel System1 (10%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Instrument gauges disappear when the driver wears polarized sunglasses, hiding speed and other readouts.
  • Key fob fails to register, locking the doors with keys inside or preventing unlocking even with a spare set.
  • Driver-side outer mirror vibrates and shows a double image at highway speeds around 60 mph.
  • A fuel tank developed a leak from a hole in an exposed corner, causing a strong gas smell and rapid fuel loss.
  • Front passenger airbag failed to deploy during a rear-and-side collision while other airbags fired.
2022 Lexus RX350 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2022May 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Dec 2022Feb 2023Jun 2023
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Jun 2023; peak May 2022 (2).

2022 Lexus RX350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
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 RX350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best177122
2021No verdict111122
2022Good3910022
2023No verdict224124.5

All Lexus RX350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lexus RX350 reliable?
NHTSA data rates it Good, the second-best tier, with only 10 complaints and a complaint index of 39, ranking 12th worst among 19 model years of the RX350.
Does the 2022 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 RX350.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Lexus RX350?
Electrical System complaints are most common, making up 20% of reports, tied with Visibility & Wipers issues also at 20%.
How does the 2022 RX350 compare to the worst RX350 years?
The 2022 model's complaint index of 39 is far lower than the 2010 model's index of 100 and the 2007 model's 167 complaints, both rated Avoid.
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2022 RX350?
NHTSA logged 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 2022 RX350's 10 complaints, with no deaths reported.

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.