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2022 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

38/100

#9 most-complained of 14 RX350 years

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

The 2022 Lexus RX350 has a Complaint Index of 38, ranking 9th worst out of 14 model years, and carries a "Good" verdict. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 0 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 fire for this year.

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2022 Lexus RX350 problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Driver-side outer mirror vibrates and shows a double image at highway speeds around 60 mph.
  • Dashboard gauges disappear completely when the driver wears polarized sunglasses, described by the owner as a design defect.
  • Key fob fails to be recognized, causing the vehicle to lock automatically with keys still inside and unable to be unlocked.
  • A fuel tank developed a hole at an exposed corner, leaking gas and triggering a strong fuel smell with no dashboard warning.
  • Front passenger airbag did not deploy in a rear-then-side collision even though driver-side airbags deployed, resulting in injury.
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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best87122
2021No verdict01122
2022Good3810022
2023No verdict154124.5

All Lexus RX350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lexus RX350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 RX350 has a Complaint Index of 38 and ranks 9th worst out of 14 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other RX350 years.
Does the 2022 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2022 Lexus RX350.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 RX350?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 20% of complaints, tied with Visibility & Wipers also at 20%.
How does the 2022 RX350 compare to other RX350 years?
The 2022 RX350 has a Complaint Index of 38, better than years like 2010 (100) and 2013 (92), but higher than 2020 (8) and 2014 (23).
What fuel economy does the 2022 Lexus RX350 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 RX350 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.