NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Lexus NX Safety Record
The 2022 Lexus NX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Lexus NX holds no federal crash-test ratings. Without published NHTSA data for frontal, side, or rollover evaluations, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned. This absence of crash-test information means its performance in controlled collision scenarios remains unevaluated. The federal record does, however, document two recall campaigns and 16 owner-reported complaints for this model year, providing insight into its post-sale defect history. Consumers must consider both the lack of crash-test data and the vehicle's recall and complaint burden when assessing its safety profile.
The 2022 Lexus NX was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and has two federal recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 16 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Lexus NX?
The 2022 Lexus NX demonstrates a Light burden band for recalls and complaints. Its two recalls are narrowly scoped to back-over prevention technology, addressing camera and display-based safety systems rather than mechanical or powertrain components. The 16 owner complaints are distributed across several categories, indicating no single, dominant failure pattern. However, within this limited pool, 3 complaints are linked to crashes and 2 to injuries. No crash-test results for sibling years are available for contextual reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Lexus NX have any recalls?
The 2022 Lexus NX is covered by two federal recall campaigns, both addressing back-over prevention systems. The first involves a software issue in the back-over prevention system affecting NX350 and NX250 models. The second involves a display function defect in the back-over prevention system across a broad range of Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the available data.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V162000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
Reported 2026-03-18
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V744000
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Reported 2025-10-30
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Lexus NX?
The 16 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Lexus NX are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA. The most frequently cited components are Unknown or Other with 6 reports, Electrical System with 4, Wheels with 2, and Visibility and Wiper systems with 2. The record also includes single alleged reports touching Structure and Service Brakes. Three of the 16 reports are associated with a crash, and 2 allege an injury.
16 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Lexus NX?
Before purchasing a specific 2022 Lexus NX, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether either recall campaign remains open and unrepaired on that individual vehicle. Recall completion status varies by unit and is not reflected in the general campaign record.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Lexus NX, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Both of the 2022 model year's recall campaigns target back-over prevention systems, one citing a software defect and one citing a display function defect, covering NX250 and NX350 variants.
- Of the 16 unverified owner complaints on file, 3 are associated with a crash event and 2 allege an injury, making those specific reports worth reviewing at nhtsa.gov for full detail.
- The overall burden band for this model year is Light, reflecting a low combined volume of recalls and complaints, though that designation is not a crash-safety grade and is not comparable to a tested vehicle's rating.
FAQ2022 Lexus NX safety questions
Was the 2022 Lexus NX 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 2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus NX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Lexus NX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Lexus NX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 16 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Lexus NX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus NX 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.