2022 LEXUS RX

0 recalls, 46 complaints - 12 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
POWER TRAIN	6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
STEERING	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
PARKING BRAKE	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Hold feature activated, and the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and DTCs U0164, U0123, U01B0... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

On multiple occasions while pulling across/into traffic the vehicle had a delayed acceleration response with a 1-2 second hesitation causing close calls with unpredictable acceleration coming from a complete stop.

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

When vehicle was purchased new there was a slight bearing wear noise at the front driver side, which grew louder with years. Noise synchronized with tire rolling rpm. Replacing (my self) front trans axle, the brake pads, shaving rotors, & wheel hub bearing did not fix noise. Next; Dealer shop rep... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Truck continues to shutter after having the torque converter replaced and the 2nd injector replaced. Been in the shop several times over the last few years, and still giving warnings on the dash saying, reduce acceleration drive safely. Feel like we just got a terrible vehicle. Almost paid off, and ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

I am filing this complaint to report a repeated safety-related defect involving the engine thermostat in my 2020 Dodge Journey and to formally request an investigation by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). The thermostat in this vehicle has failed twice, despite being replaced after t... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

You have a recall for chryslr 200 2015 for intermittent starting and stalling caused by faulty PDC connector. NHTSA. My car is doing exactly that but its not under the recall why not? It had done this gor the last 4 months

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

Action required steering assist reduced and coolant temperature at 0. Air con blowing hot and check engine light on. The vehicle became hard to handle and keep in my lane on the interstate at high speeds. The problem has persisted. It has not been recitfied. I am not driving the car to avoid damage ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2025

Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always green turned orange, and none of those features working.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2025

Lurching when stopping and service 4 wheel drive notification came on. Took to Jeep for diagnostics. Verified customer concern, Found code C14A7-97 PTU MotorComponent Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked. Recommend replacing the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Part 1. NUT-HEX FLANGE LOCKING — In St... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

catalytic convert failure No complaints from dealer ship No inspection was done warning light came on

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

My check engine light has been appearing off and on for a few months. I received a diagnostic code of P0325 TWICE by two different professional technicians. I ordered an OEM knock sensor, hired a technician to replace the knock sensor, drove about 10 miles and the check engine light came back on. Th... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Incident date: Dec 5, 2022

The electrical system of this vehicle is causing several issues putting the safety of me, my passengers and drivers around me at risk. Starting at 6,300 miles the vehicle had a temporary loss of power steering. After parking for a day the power steering returned, leading me to believe it was caused... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2022

My sorento started smelling like gas , inside & outside. Worse when I stop driving. The fuel pump pressure hose (that’s in a compartment under my backseat) is spraying fuel everywhere inside the compartment it in. The safety for myself and my grand sons that are all 2years old (3 of them) is we ar... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2024

When I signal a lane change, the lights flicker or turn off completely. Happens often.

Incident date: May 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated th... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2025

I was making a right turn and my signal started flashing faster than normal and stated service passenger front turn lamp. There is no way of service without replacing the entire headlight which is $2000.00 for one side. Took to gm dealer about a month ago to diagnose the opposite side and they state... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

When making a left or right turn in this vehicle, there is a distinct knocking or clicking sound coming from under the drivers foot area. Dealer reviewed CV axel and suspension and says everything looks fine. However, I have driven enough cars to know that a persistent knocking sound while turning i... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

Incident date: Feb 25, 2025

The molding around my windshield is no longer there due to a recall from 1/19/24. I am no worried that either my windshield could fall out or that I might get water damage in my vehicle from the missing molding that goes around the windshield. The recall is for the A-Pillar trim and that is what ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2024

On 2/3/25 a warning light came on in my 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid while driving home (supplemental restraint system problem, see your dealer). I immediately called the Honda dealer where I get my car serviced to explain the problem. I was told I would need to bring the car in and pay $200 for a diagn... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

Power steering failure. While driving warning light came on and power steering immediately went out. No prior warnings. Safety was put at risk because steering was basically inoperative, had to muscle to turn, unable to stop at intersections due to difficulty turning when coming to stop. Had vehi... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2024

The paint/ clear coat all over the car is peeling rapidly and absolutely everywhere

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

Within a day of taking possession of the car, September 20, 2024, with odometer reading 76,352 , warning message in instrument cluster appears stating action required “steering assist is reduced, drive with care”. Following day, A/C stop working while driving. When park, I can hear radiator fan,... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

Incident date: Oct 1, 2022

ABS kicks in constantly at low speeds in dry conditions. This causes longer stopping distances. The ABS grinds or vibrates interfering with normal braking situations. Many near miss collisions at low speeds. The manufacturer should be responsible and replace all the ABS sensors. I purchased this tru... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2024

Full Self Driving prominently suggests the user enable “automatic set speed offset”. When enabled it tries to guess the speed it should be going, and goes that speed. On city streets and rural highways the driver is unable to lower the speed with the normal cruise control speed dial. it is disab... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

Air bag light comes on is also intermitt some times stays on and someimes on only for a minute or two

Incident date: Aug 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was almost involved in a crash due to the failure. The vehicle was driven to t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2023

Vehicle has been misfiring at interstate Rt 95 putting driver at very high risk of a crash. This vehicle has been service for this problem and also for a coolant leak 04 times at dealership. They were unable to find any problem. Right now, this vehicle is at dealership, and they said, engine has a b... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2024

Unknown, the air bags in the suspension popped during driving

Incident date: Oct 22, 2022

This car is putting my life in danger! It feels like the gears are slipping in the transmission. When I accelerate, there is a metal grinding noise and the car has no power. Most recently, I was doing 70 mph on the highway when I went to pass someone and I lost power to the transmission. I heard an ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

When in eco mode the vehicle will occasionally shut off at a stop light. The vehicle "jumps" and then all of the warning signals come on followed by the vehicle shutting down. It takes about 20-30 seconds for vehicle to be able to restart again. The dealership had the vehicle for nearly a month and ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Headlights do not work. I have replaced the low beams bulbs 3 times since purchasing my car over three years ago and each time the lights only work for a brief period of time them seem to short out unexpectedly, for no reason whatsoever. The high beams have been replaced multiple times as well. I p... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Paint peeling on roof , there is an existing issue regarding mdx pearl white paint peeling but only covered 2014 to 2016. My 2017 pearl white mdx also has the same issue, and a lot more people complaining as well online. I contacted acura and they said that my vin number is not part of the issue . ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2023

Lug nuts stripped off on the drivers rear wheel, that was corrected. Now my right rear lug nuts have been stripped completely off.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 LEXUS RX

12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	2
200000 WHEELS	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	1
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS	1
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	1

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

DP: The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a s

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

The table describes the phases currently planned for the Second Key Delivery Program and the estimated timing of announcement. This table will be updated during each phase launch and as more details become available.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year ES 350, 2018 ? 2023 model year IS 350, IS 300, RC 350, RC 300, 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350, and 2016 ? 2020 model year GS 350 vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the v

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

200000 WHEELS

TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off res

LEXUS RX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX across all model years (2004, 2026).

20 Total Recalls

1,276 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

86 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS RX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	10	View
2025	4	30	View
2024	4	77	View
2023	3	80	View
2022 (current)	0	46
2021	1	87	View
2020	1	57	View
2019	1	63	View
2018	0	34	View
2017	0	62	View
2016	0	33	View
2015	0	27	View
2014	0	13	View
2013	0	25	View
2012	0	18	View
2011	0	36	View
2010	0	107	View
2009	0	42	View
2008	0	89	View
2007	0	79	View
2006	1	53	View
2005	1	39	View
2004	1	56	View
2003	0	4	View
2002	0	13	View
2001	0	25	View
2000	0	30	View
1999	0	41	View

Other LEXUS Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LS	421	284	View
TX	406	75	View
LX	353	73	View
NX	352	296	View
NX HYBRID	310	13	View
LS HYBRID	256	5	View
RZ	252	29	View
RX HYBRID	249	473	View

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2022 LEXUS RX

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 LEXUS RX

Most Affected Components

LEXUS RX - All Years Overview

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