NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Lexus NX 450h+ Safety Record
The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, and consequently, no federal star ratings or an overall Safety Index score are available. The vehicle does, however, present a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band. Its record shows zero recalls on file, with only three owner-reported complaints. None of these complaints involve crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. This limited data set offers no immediate cause for concern, but it is important to consider it in conjunction with the absence of comprehensive crash-test data, not as a replacement for such information.
The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+?
The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ has no federal crash-test reference point. NHTSA has not published crash-test star ratings for this model year, nor for any tested sibling years. The vehicle is in the Clean burden band, the lowest tier for recall and complaint activity, based on its record of zero recalls and three owner-reported complaints. None of these complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. Allegations related to the brakes and steering remain unverified and have not led to recall action. The Clean band is a measure of complaint and recall volume only; it carries no implication for controlled crash-test performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ have any recalls?
The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+?
NHTSA has received three unverified owner complaints for this model year. The top alleged components are Service Brakes, cited in two reports, and Steering, cited in one. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+?
Any used example of this model year may carry open recalls that were not completed by the prior owner. Run the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm recall status for that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no federal safety campaigns have been issued against it.
- Three unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with Service Brakes appearing in two allegations and Steering in one, none involving a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data we cover, so shoppers cannot draw on a related-year crash-test result as a reference point.
FAQ2022 Lexus NX 450h+ safety questions
Was the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus NX 450h+ 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.