2022 Lexus LX Problems & Complaints

Average3.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the LX at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 Lexus LX with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the LX at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (4 complaints). 5 recalls cover this model year.

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5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Lexus LX problems

  • Engine & cooling
    480%
  • Other / not specified
    120%
  • Driver assistance
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LX complaints by model year

199920002004200620222023202456665133
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LX years: 2004. Compare all years →

2022 Lexus LX recalls (5)

Seats

NHTSA recall 26V-180 · Mar 24, 2026 · 15,264 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 25V-767 · Nov 6, 2025 · 126,691 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

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.

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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 24V-381 · May 30, 2024 · 102,092 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 24V-125 · Feb 21, 2024 · 280,663 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.

Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

What 2022 Lexus LX owners say

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2022 Lexus LX 600. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

May 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Lexus LX600. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mar 2024

2022 Lexus LX engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.4L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automaticAWD17 / 22 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Lexus LX a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 LX rates average: 3.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the LX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lexus LX?

The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus LX have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2022 Lexus LX, the most recent from March 24, 2026 (seats). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LX?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. See the full Lexus LX years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.