2022 Lexus Nx450h+ problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)

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Safety recalls (3)

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/Dc Converter 2023-07-12 · campaign 23V478000 · 43,442 vehicles

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Suspension:front:shock Absorber 2022-04-13 · campaign 22V238000 · 4,215 vehicles

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.

Risk: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module:software 2022-04-13 · campaign 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles

Defect: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic

Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Service bulletins (52)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Visibility 2023-12-20 · L-SB-0058-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tsb: some 2022 ? 2023 model year nx 250, nx 350, nx 350h, and nx 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the left-hand side outer rear-view mirror vibrates during vehicle operation. the mirror vibration can be observed while driving at speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h) or above. follow the repair p

Equipment:electrical 2023-05-01 · L-TT-0323-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tt: when setting up the lexus interface (21mm) user profile, if the qr code is not working please use the following recommendations

Equipment:electrical:infotainment 2023-04-05 · L-SB-0007-22 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tsb: a head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year lx 600, nx 250, nx 350, nx 350h, and nx 450h+ vehicles equipped with lexus multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). this update provides improved performance and capability for the following: ?user profile configuration and display

Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2023-03-15 · L-SB-0022-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tsb: some 2022 model year nx 450h+ vehicles equipped with a 6.6 kw electric vehicle charger sub-assembly may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?p0d2a19 ? hybrid/ev battery charger input current sensor circuit current above threshold ?p1

Steering 2023-03-15 · L-SB-0021-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tsb: some 2022 ? 2023 model year lexus vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the electronic control unit (ecu) is replaced. techstream software has been modified to indicate when configuration software is required. a new config

Visibility 2023-02-27 · LSB001922 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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What owners report

2022-06-08 · Service Brakes · 1,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2022 lexus nx450h+. the contact stated while in reverse and exiting her driveway at approximately 3 mph, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. the contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated in red. additionally, she had not depressed the brake pedal. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed…”

2022-04-17 · Steering

“the vehicle has an alignment issue that was identified at 12 miles odometer reading for the this brand new car. steering is off-center to the left and the car still drifts to the left on even roads after 3 attempts to fix the problem. when the break hold feature is on, the vehicle locks the breaks while it is in motion about 25-35 mph. also, the v…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.