According to Au7o's analysis of 1,800+ owner reports, the 2022 Lexus NX has 10 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000) ($0-$0 repair), Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000) ($0-$0 repair) and DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is CVT Drone and Rubber Band Effect with 1,800 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2022 Lexus NX A25A-FXS 2.5L PHEV (NX 450h+), the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid uses a DC-DC converter to step the high-voltage traction pack down to the 12-volt system. A supplier damaged the electric current rectifying module inside that converter during production, and the damaged module can short circuit. When it does, current from the 12-volt battery keeps flowing through the shorted module and generates enough heat to damage components outside the converter housing and create a fire risk. Toyota's interim guidance was unusually specific and unusually serious: owners were told not to charge the vehicle when ambient temperature was at or expected to fall below 41F (5C), because cold-weather charging loads aggravated the fault. The campaign spans the RAV4 Prime and the NX 450h+ together (43,442 vehicles across both), with the NX share being a small fraction. This is strictly a PHEV issue - the NX 250, NX 350 and NX 350h do not have this converter and are not covered.
Common Symptoms
Burning or hot electrical smell from under the vehicle
Repeated 12-volt battery discharge or failure to start
Hybrid system malfunction warning
Charging aborts or fails in cold weather
Warning lights across the instrument cluster
How to Fix
Free recall remedy under NHTSA campaign 23V478000 (Lexus/Toyota campaign numbers 23LB01 and 23TB07). Dealers replace the entire DC-DC converter assembly at no cost. Owner notification letters went out December 29, 2023. Until the converter is replaced, follow the interim instruction and do not plug the vehicle in when the ambient temperature is below about 41F. Any burning smell, repeated 12-volt battery discharge, or hybrid system warning on an unremedied car should be treated as urgent - park outside, away from structures, and have the vehicle towed.
On the 2022-2025 Lexus NX, second-generation NX owners across the NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+ report the 12-volt battery going flat after the vehicle sits for a few days, sometimes on cars only months old. The pattern owners and dealer service writers describe is that the Lexus connected-services app repeatedly polls the vehicle, which wakes the DCM and downstream ECUs while the car is asleep, so the 12-volt battery never fully rests. On the AZ20 the consequence is worse than a normal no-start because the NX uses an electronic door release: with a dead 12-volt battery the car can lock occupants out or in until the mechanical override is used. A second, separate contributor is that the 12-volt battery is not charged in ACC/Aux mode on the hybrids - only in READY - so owners who sit listening to the audio system with the car on but not in READY drain the battery without realizing it. This is an owner-documented pattern with dealer acknowledgement, not an NHTSA recall; no US safety campaign covers it.
Common Symptoms
Dead 12-volt battery after the vehicle sits several days
No-start or slow crank with a fully functional hybrid traction battery
Doors will not open electronically with a flat 12-volt battery
Multiple warning lights on wake-up after a low-voltage event
Repeat battery replacement without resolving the drain
How to Fix
There is no recall remedy. Practical fixes reported by owners: fully close or force-quit the Lexus app rather than leaving it running in the background, which markedly reduces how often the car is polled; ask the dealer to check for updated DCM/telematics software and to perform a parasitic draw test with a clamp meter after the vehicle has completed its full sleep cycle (30-60 minutes minimum); and on hybrids, always use READY rather than ACC when sitting in the parked vehicle, since only READY lets the traction pack charge the 12-volt. For cars that sit more than a week, a quality battery maintainer is the reliable answer. If the battery is genuinely degraded, replacement runs roughly $250-$450 at a dealer. Learn the mechanical door override - pull the inside handle twice - before you need it.
On the 2022 Lexus NX, on 2022 Lexus NX 250 and NX 350 models, the Skid Control ECU inside the Brake Actuator Assembly can falsely detect an overcurrent condition at the Electronic Parking Brake actuator and drop into a failsafe mode. In that state the EPB will not engage. Because the AZ20 NX has no mechanical handbrake lever - the parking brake is entirely electronic - the driver loses the only parking brake the vehicle has, and a car left on a grade can roll away. This is a software/logic calibration fault in the brake ECU, not a worn caliper motor, so it can strike a low-mileage vehicle without warning. Note this campaign covers the gasoline-only NX 250 and NX 350; it is a distinct campaign from the hybrid-specific brake and stability actions on the same platform, so confirm the VIN rather than assuming it applies to an NX 350h or 450h+.
Common Symptoms
Electronic parking brake will not engage
Parking brake warning light or 'Parking Brake Malfunction' message on the display
Vehicle rolls when parked on an incline
EPB switch does nothing when pressed
Brake system warning lamp illuminated
How to Fix
Free recall remedy under NHTSA campaign 22V661000. Dealers reprogram the Skid Control ECU with corrected software at no cost - no hardware replacement is required in the recall remedy. Until the reflash is done, do not rely on the EPB: always leave the transmission in Park and use a wheel chock or turn the wheels into the curb when parking on any grade. If the EPB warning light or 'Parking Brake Malfunction' message is displayed, the system is already in failsafe and the brake will not hold.
On the 2022 Lexus NX, certain early-build 2022 Lexus NX vehicles (AZ20, all four powertrains) left the plant with spot-welds omitted between body panels in the front shock absorber mounting area. Toyota's filing states that with welds missing, the remaining welds and surrounding sheet metal can weaken and crack over time, and the front shock absorber can ultimately separate from its mounting point, causing an abrupt loss of vehicle control. Roughly 4,215 units were recalled and Lexus estimated only about 1% actually had the defect, but the failure mode is a structural one on a brand-new platform. Lexus also placed a sales hold on affected dealer inventory. This is an assembly-line escape on the very first AZ20 production run, not a wear item, so it will not appear as a gradual complaint pattern - it presents suddenly as a clunk or handling change from the front corner.
Common Symptoms
Clunking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps
Sudden change in steering feel or vehicle stability
Visible cracking of sheet metal around the front strut tower
Abnormal front tire wear
Loss of control in an extreme case where the shock separates
How to Fix
Free recall remedy under NHTSA campaign 22V238000 (Lexus campaign 22LA02). Dealers inspect the front shock absorber mounting area and either add the missing welds to the body panels or replace the body panel outright where welds have already failed, at no cost. There is no owner-side maintenance that substitutes for the inspection - the missing welds are internal to the structure. Owners of early-2022 NX vehicles should run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; if any front-end knock, clunk over bumps, or change in steering feel appears on an unremedied car, stop driving it and have it towed rather than driven to the dealer.
On the 2022-2026 Lexus NX, on NX vehicles equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor system, a software error can make the rearview camera freeze on a stale image or display a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. A frozen image is arguably worse than a blank one, because it shows the driver a plausible but out-of-date view of what is behind the vehicle. Either way the vehicle fails to comply with FMVSS 111, Rear Visibility. NHTSA campaign 25V744000 covers 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles with the PVM system; owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026, and the Lexus campaign number is 25LB06.
Common Symptoms
Rearview camera image frozen on a stale frame
Blank screen when shifting into reverse
Panoramic view display fails to initialize
Camera image returns after an ignition cycle then fails again
How to Fix
Have the dealer update the parking assist software under recall 25LB06 / NHTSA 25V744000, free of charge. Note that 2022-2025 NX350 and NX250 are also covered by the separate camera campaign 26V162000, which addresses a different failure with a different remedy — check both, because having had one does not satisfy the other. Until the update, glance at the camera image and confirm it is live before relying on it; a frozen frame is easy to miss. Do not rely on the parking sensors as a substitute, since they do not detect low objects or a child directly behind the vehicle.
On the 2022-2025 Lexus NX, the rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, leaving the driver without the rear view the vehicle is required to provide and putting the car out of compliance with FMVSS 111, Rear Visibility. This is a separate defect from the Panoramic View Monitor software fault covered by campaign 25V744000, and the remedy differs: here the dealer updates the rearview camera software or replaces the camera itself, depending on what the inspection finds. NHTSA campaign 26V162000 covers 2022-2025 NX350 and NX250 along with 2023-2026 RX350 and 2024-2026 TX350. Owner letters were mailed May 15, 2026.
Common Symptoms
No image when shifting into reverse
Black or blue screen in place of the camera view
Camera image intermittent between drive cycles
Display works but camera view never initializes
How to Fix
Have the dealer perform recall 26LB02 / NHTSA 26V162000, free of charge — software update or camera replacement as required. Many NX owners are eligible for both this campaign and 25V744000; ask the dealer to check for and perform both in one visit rather than assuming one covers the other. If the display remains dead after both campaigns, the next suspects are the camera harness at the tailgate hinge, where repeated flexing breaks conductors, and the 12V battery, since low system voltage drops the display unit out and mimics a camera fault.
On the 2022 Lexus NX, a Skid Control ECU software defect on 2022 Lexus NX vehicles leaves the Vehicle Stability Control system switched off after an ignition cycle if the driver had previously disabled VSC. Normally VSC re-arms automatically at every restart precisely because drivers forget they turned it off. With this defect the car silently restarts with stability control still disabled, so the driver believes the electronic safety net is active when it is not. The risk is highest in exactly the conditions the NX is bought for - wet or snowy roads - because the failure is invisible until the vehicle actually loses traction. This campaign was filed the same day as the spot-weld recall (22V238000) but is a completely separate defect with a separate remedy, and it covers the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid as well as the gasoline and conventional-hybrid variants.
Common Symptoms
VSC OFF indicator remains lit after restarting the vehicle
Stability control does not intervene during wheel slip
Traction control inactive on wet or snowy surfaces
No stability control warning chime or dashboard flashing during a slide
How to Fix
Free recall remedy under NHTSA campaign 22V239000. Dealers update the Skid Control ECU software at no cost; this is a reflash with no parts involved. Until the update is performed, avoid using the VSC OFF switch at all - and if you do use it, manually confirm after every restart that the VSC OFF indicator is extinguished before driving in low-traction conditions.
On the 2022-2025 Lexus NX, the second-generation NX with the eCVT hybrid and Direct Shift CVT exhibits a droning noise and rubber band sensation during moderate acceleration. The CVT holds the engine at high RPM while vehicle speed increases gradually, creating a disconnected feeling between throttle input and vehicle response that many owners find unpleasant.
Engine drones at constant high RPM during acceleration
Disconnected feeling between throttle and speed
Rubber band sensation when pressing accelerator
Noticeable engine noise at highway merging speeds
How to Fix
This is largely a design characteristic of the CVT, though software updates have improved the shift simulation logic. Visit the dealer for the latest ECU calibration. Using Sport mode provides more responsive behavior with simulated shift points that reduce the rubber band feeling.
Owner tips & cautions
TipUse Sport mode in situations where you want responsive acceleration — it adds simulated gear shifts that make the CVT feel much more like a traditional automatic and largely eliminates the rubber band effect.
Medium Confidence1,800 owner reportsLast reported by owners Mar 2026Reviewed Mar 2026
On the 2022-2023 Lexus NX T24A-FTS 2.4L turbo, nX 350 owners report a pronounced clunk or harsh driveline engagement immediately after shifting out of Park into Drive or Reverse on the 8-speed automatic paired with the T24A-FTS 2.4 turbo. Some owners also describe having to press the brake pedal unusually hard before the shifter will move out of Park. Lexus addressed the harsh engagement with technical service bulletin L-SB-0040-23, whose remedy is recalibrated software for both the engine control and transmission control modules - confirming this is a launch-period calibration problem in the new TNGA-K powertrain, not mechanical damage. It is worth separating this from the mechanical clunking some NX 350 owners describe from the brake system, which is a different complaint with a different cause. This applies to the gasoline turbo NX 350 with the geared 8-speed automatic; it does not apply to the NX 350h or NX 450h+, which use an eCVT and have no torque converter shift to be harsh.
Common Symptoms
Loud clunk immediately after shifting out of Park into Drive or Reverse
Harsh or jolting engagement between Drive and Reverse
Shifter requires unusually firm brake pedal pressure to leave Park
Driveline shock felt through the floor at low speed engagement
How to Fix
The fix is a dealer-performed software update to the engine and transmission control modules per TSB L-SB-0040-23. Because it is an emissions-related control module reflash it falls under the Federal Emission Warranty at 8 years / 80,000 miles, so it is generally performed at no cost well past the basic warranty. Reference the TSB number directly when booking the appointment - the complaint is easy for a service advisor to dismiss as normal on a first visit. If the harshness persists after the reflash, have the transmission fluid level and condition verified before authorizing any mechanical teardown.
On the 2022-2025 Lexus NX, the AZ20 NX introduced Lexus's e-Latch system, replacing the mechanical door handle with an electronic button that signals a motor in the latch assembly. Owners of 2022-2025 NX models report the exterior handle button becoming unresponsive, most commonly in freezing weather: water enters the handle assembly, freezes around the internal switch, and physically blocks it, so pressing the button does nothing and the door cannot be opened from outside. Failures also occur intermittently outside of cold weather from switch and wiring faults within the handle. The related occupant-egress concern is that on a vehicle with a flat 12-volt battery the electronic release is dead altogether, and the mechanical backup - pulling the interior handle a second time - is not obvious to most occupants or to a first responder. NHTSA has signaled it will look at rulemaking for electronic door handles and mandatory physical redundancy, but there is no US safety recall for the NX handle.
Common Symptoms
Exterior door handle button does nothing when pressed
Door will not unlatch from outside in freezing weather
Intermittent failure of one or more doors to open electronically
Occupants unable to exit when the 12-volt battery is dead
Door handle works again after the vehicle warms or thaws
How to Fix
Lexus Canada issued Limited Service Campaign LB3 to replace affected exterior door handle assemblies free of charge; US owners should ask their dealer whether an equivalent campaign or warranty repair applies to their VIN before paying. The repair is replacement of the exterior door handle assembly with an updated part, typically all four. Out of warranty, a single handle assembly plus labor commonly runs $400-$800 per door. Interim workarounds owners use: keep the handle seals free of ice, avoid a car wash immediately before a hard freeze, and use the key-in-door mechanical override on the driver's door. Every occupant should be shown the interior manual release - pull the inside door handle twice in succession - because that is the only escape path if the 12-volt system is down.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Campaign #24V48200027/06/2024
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Campaign #25V05900006/02/2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Campaign #24V91100005/12/2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Campaign #25V74400030/10/2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,800+ owner reports, the 2022 Lexus NX has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000), Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000), DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Lexus NX reliable?
The 2022 Lexus NX has 10 known issues documented across 1,800+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000) and Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000) and DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Lexus NX problems?
Repair costs for known Lexus NX issues range from $0 to $800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2022 Lexus NX Skid Control ECU False Overcurrent Reading Disables Electronic Parking Brake (Recall 22V661000)?
On 2022 Lexus NX 250 and NX 350 models, the Skid Control ECU inside the Brake Actuator Assembly can falsely detect an overcurrent condition at the Electronic Parking Brake actuator and drop into a failsafe mode. In that state the EPB will not engage. Because the AZ20 NX has no me… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Lexus NX Missing Body Spot-Welds at Front Shock Absorber Mounts Allow Strut Separation (Recall 22V238000)?
Certain early-build 2022 Lexus NX vehicles (AZ20, all four powertrains) left the plant with spot-welds omitted between body panels in the front shock absorber mounting area. Toyota's filing states that with welds missing, the remaining welds and surrounding sheet metal can weaken… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Lexus NX DC-DC Converter Rectifying Module Short Circuit Creates Fire Risk on NX 450h+ PHEV (Recall 23V478000)?
The NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid uses a DC-DC converter to step the high-voltage traction pack down to the 12-volt system. A supplier damaged the electric current rectifying module inside that converter during production, and the damaged module can short circuit. When it does, current… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2026 Lexus NX Panoramic View Monitor Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank (Recall 25V744000)?
On NX vehicles equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor system, a software error can make the rearview camera freeze on a stale image or display a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. A frozen image is arguably worse than a blank one, because it shows the driver… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX Rearview Camera Image Fails to Display in Reverse (Recall 26V162000)?
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, leaving the driver without the rear view the vehicle is required to provide and putting the car out of compliance with FMVSS 111, Rear Visibility. This is a separate defect from the Panoramic Vie… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022 Lexus NX Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable After Restart Following Driver Deactivation (Recall 22V239000)?
A Skid Control ECU software defect on 2022 Lexus NX vehicles leaves the Vehicle Stability Control system switched off after an ignition cycle if the driver had previously disabled VSC. Normally VSC re-arms automatically at every restart precisely because drivers forget they turne… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX 12-Volt Battery Parasitic Drain from Connected-Services Telematics Wake-Ups (AZ20)?
Second-generation NX owners across the NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+ report the 12-volt battery going flat after the vehicle sits for a few days, sometimes on cars only months old. The pattern owners and dealer service writers describe is that the Lexus connected-services… Repairs typically run $0-$450. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX E-Latch Electronic Door Handle Switch Failure Prevents Doors Opening from Outside?
The AZ20 NX introduced Lexus's e-Latch system, replacing the mechanical door handle with an electronic button that signals a motor in the latch assembly. Owners of 2022-2025 NX models report the exterior handle button becoming unresponsive, most commonly in freezing weather: wate… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Lexus NX CVT Drone and Rubber Band Effect?
The second-generation NX with the eCVT hybrid and Direct Shift CVT exhibits a droning noise and rubber band sensation during moderate acceleration. The CVT holds the engine at high RPM while vehicle speed increases gradually, creating a disconnected feeling between throttle input… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2023 Lexus NX Harsh Engagement and Clunk Shifting Out of Park on the 8-Speed Automatic (TSB L-SB-0040-23)?
NX 350 owners report a pronounced clunk or harsh driveline engagement immediately after shifting out of Park into Drive or Reverse on the 8-speed automatic paired with the T24A-FTS 2.4 turbo. Some owners also describe having to press the brake pedal unusually hard before the shif… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
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