Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2022 Lexus RX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Lexus RX at 21–30 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 29 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–30

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Lexus RX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Lexus RX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Lexus RX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Lexus RX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RX 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/23 mpg$2,900391
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/22 mpg$3,050405
RX 350 L3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/22 mpg$3,050407
RX 350 L AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/21 mpg$3,200432
RX 450h AWD3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium31/28/30 mpg$2,750297
RX 450h L AWD3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium29/28/29 mpg$2,850305

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Lexus RX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Lexus RX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Lexus RX owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus RX, most recently on Sep 21, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Lexus RX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other9
Electrical system6
Fuel/propulsion system4
Power train4
Tires4
Engine3
Service brakes3
Back over prevention: Warnings2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus RX model years

Lexus RX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 RX24–36 mpg3125/5
2025 RX24–36 mpg4245/5
2024 RX24–36 mpg4615/5
2023 RX24–36 mpg4625/5
2021 RX21–30 mpg170—
2020 RX21–30 mpg149—
2019 RX21–30 mpg137—
2018 RX21–30 mpg029—
2017 RX22–30 mpg057—
2016 RX22–30 mpg235—
2015 RX20–29 mpg025—

All Lexus RX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Lexus models

2022 Lexus ES2022 Lexus GX2022 Lexus IS2022 Lexus LC2022 Lexus LS2022 Lexus LX2022 Lexus NX2022 Lexus RC2022 Lexus UX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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